John is a Spartanburg native who graduated from Spartanburg Day in 2010 then went to Wofford College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics in 2014. John and his wife Meghan live in Converse Heights with their two children Andrew and Jennifer Rose. 

After teaching Social Studies at McCracken Middle School for five years, John entered the real estate world with W Lewis White Company in 2024. He also currently serves as Vice President of Barnet Development Corporation which focuses on revitalizing properties in the Spartanburg area.  

John currently serves on the board of the Franklin School and co-chairs their annual charity auction fundraiser in November. He also the vice chair of the Converse Heights Neighborhood association.