John served with the US Army as an MP (Military Policeman) from 1976-1979 where he served two years in Panama and then ended his Active Duty with a few months in New Mexico at White Sands Missile Range. He then went on to serve with the Boston Police Department, moving on to Claremont, NH Police Department where he started out as a Patrolman and moved up the ranks to Detective Sergeant. From 1985-1987, he served with the New Hampshire National Guard where he was with the 3/172 Mountain Infantry where he was a part of a Scout Platoon and was a Recon/Scout Leader. (At that time, this was the only Mountain Infantry in the country.) Later on, in 1993, he became the Chief of Police for Ludlow, Vt. Afterwards, coming into 1995, John worked with Electrolux and the proceeded to become owner/operator of his own businesses which included: The Vacuum Store, Woolly Bear (Organic Children's Clothing & Toy Store), and the Double Bubble Carpet & Floor Care. Later on, from 2006-2010, he went to Baghdad, Iraq where he was with the 237th Combat Police Company for the New Hampshire National Guard. Today, John is permanently and totally disabled as he serves on the DV Farm Board of Directors where he helps veterans as part of his position. He also seeks out donations and important items from places that otherwise are not readily available or easily procured.