Outside of the County Council, John is involved in many civic organizations. He is a member of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, the St. Charles Optimist Club and the St. Charles County Pachyderm Club. He also serves as a liaison to the University of Missouri Extension Center and serves on the board of East West Gateway Council of Governments. In addition, John is a Past President of the Missouri Dental Laboratory Association and the Greater St. Louis Dental Laboratory Association.
John and his wife, Vicki, have been married for 47 years and have two children and two grandchildren. In addition to spending time with his family, agriculture and conservation are two of John's big interests. He is able to be involved with both through trips to his family farm in Montgomery County, IL.