John and his wife Ginny have two children (Pete, 16, and Cathy, 12), two golden retrievers (Halsey & Nimitz), and moved to western Michigan from Chicago. His volunteer activities include Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, Chicago; the Lake County Races (Special Olympics), Chicago; City Commissioner (2003-2005) for East Grand Rapids; East Grand Rapids Team Boosters (2003-2005); the Gifted & Talented Committee (East Grand Rapids Schools); and Rotary International (Wheaton, Ill. & Grand Rapids, Mich.) John coaches lacrosse and skiing, and loves spending as much time as possible with his family. |