John is a graduate of West Virginia State College with a bachelor's degree in business administration. In addition, John holds the designation of Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist^SM (CRPS®), which means he has expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and administration of retirement plans. Outside of work, he is a supporter of Project Magic, a program designed to give the gift of magic to people with various physical, psycho-social, and developmental disabilities. By learning to perform magic tricks, disabled individuals achieve new levels of confidence and self-esteem, aiding their rehabilitation progress.