John joined Buchanan’s state government relations group after serving 14 years as a state representative representing Pennsylvania’s 106th legislative district. During his tenure in the Pennsylvania legislature, John served as the Majority Chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee as well as in various capacities on the Commerce, Consumer Protection, Intergovernmental Affairs, Liquor Control, Local Government, Tourism & Recreational Development, Transportation, Urban Affairs, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
John was also the founder and Co-Chair of the 2nd Amendment Caucus, Masonic Caucus and Motorsports Caucus and was Co-Chair of the Lupus Caucus.
Prior to his years in the legislature, John was the Chairman of the Dauphin County Commissioners, Township of Derry Supervisor, worked as a senior safety specialist at Hershey Food and served in the United States Army and the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Outside the office, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Deb, their four children and six grandchildren. John is actively involved in his church and has served on the Church Council, as a Sunday school teacher, and was a member of both the Emergency Action Committee and the Congregation/ Pastor Committee.
University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Certified Fire Protection Specialist {NFPA 648}
Harrisburg Area Community College
National Fire Protection Association, Past Committee Member on Industrial Fire Brigade Standards
US Army/ Pennsylvania National Guard 28th Division
Volunteer Pennsylvania Forest Fire Warden, Member
Masonic Lodge 682, Member
Valley of Harrisburg, Member
Harrisburg Zembo Shrine, Member
Hershey Fire Department, Former Chief of Department
Hershey Ambulance Corp., Former Member
Hershey Chocolate Plant Emergency Response Team, Former Chief