John began working for Shared Support in 2011 as a Direct Care Professional, where he supported an individual in achieving personal goals, including losing weight and starting a dog walking business. After two years in this role, he transitioned into the position of Program Specialist, managing a caseload of residential and home-based individuals. During this time, John focused on providing person-centered opportunities that empowered individuals to live fulfilling, self-directed lives as contributing members of their communities.

John’s dedication and expertise in programmatic operations propelled him into leadership roles, including Program Director and later Associate Executive Director. These roles allowed him to train, supervise, and mentor Program Specialists in implementing Shared Support’s mission of providing meaningful lives to the individuals we support.

In 2023, John assumed the role of Vice President of Shared Resources, where he is responsible for strategically mitigating organizational risk, fostering employee engagement, and strengthening the workforce to support the mission and vision of Shared Support.

A strong advocate of positive thinking, John balances his professional responsibilities with personal passions. He enjoys spending time with family, brushing up on guitar, making pottery, or diving into a good Netflix binge.