Outside of work John devotes much of his time to supporting education and cultural programs. He has been a member of the South Carolina Bar’s Law Related Education (LRE) Committee since 2002 and has served as judge for the South Carolina and National High School Mock Trial and We the People - US Constitution competitions. In 2005, the South Carolina Bar named him LRE Lawyer of the Year. Currently, John serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Bar Foundation and will become President-Elect in July 2022. He is a long-time supporter of the Columbia City Ballet, the Columbia Museum of Art, and Historic Columbia.
John’s colleagues describe him as a consummate professional with a broad knowledge of county government who is always willing to pitch in to get the job done no matter the task. His compassion is evident in his leading of the association’s annual adopt-a-family program at Christmastime. Outside of work John also enjoys traveling, whether it is a faraway location or just a weekend at the beach. His favorite trips include a cruise down Canada’s St. Lawrence River, Hawaii’s Big Island, and Portugal. His next big trip is a tour of England and Scotland. His favorite quote is:
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Winston Churchill