Community Involvement
John's Community Activities:
Volunteer with the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation assisting it's President in securing federal and state benefits for fallen firefighters in Minnesota
Former "Big" and continues to promote, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Cities
Four-time Mentor with the Carlson School Undergraduate Mentorship Program at the University of Minnesota
Currrently on the Board of Directors of Minnesota D.A.R.E., Inc.
Skywarn Volunteer (severe storm spotting)
Extra Class Amateur Radio operator and member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for Amateur Radio
Volunteer Examiner (VE) assisting new Amateur Radio licensees