John brings a volume of experience to his role as Executive Director of Miss Capital City. He holds a degree in Music Education and taught in that field for 10 years, winning multiple state and national band awards during that time. During his tenure of teaching John sat on the Kentucky Music Educators Association Marching Band Board. He continues to provide Music Educational consulting expertise. John was involved in the Miss East Kentucky Pageant as a performer. He has also been involved in Drum Corps International and Drum Corps Associates Drum and Bugle Corps and continues to perform with Assembly Line Winter Guard. John resides in Raleigh, NC and is employed in the pharmaceutical industry.