He is married and has four daughters and one son, one daughter passed away. His occupation is Computer Service Engineer, and his hobbies are working with computers, four wheeling and camping. John is a 32° Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Akron. He is the first Meridian Sun member to attend a Grand Master’s 1 day class and then go through the line and become Master. He is the Lodge’s webmaster. He served on the trustee board at West Hill Baptist Church of Akron, OH, including terms as Chairman.  In this term as Master, we won “The Traveling Gavel Award” for the most members visiting a Lodge for their Inspection. This award is presented to a Lodge at each Inspection. The Master’s Jewel that John Jr. is wearing in the photo was given to him by a good friend WB Uvalde L. Chapman PM of Roosevelt Lodge #650 & a Past District Educational Officer of the 22^nd Masonic District, in Cleveland Ohio.