John began his career working as a real estate broker and later created his own real estate development company, Metroplex Properties. In the late 80’s, John had the vision to develop Hutchinson Island into what is today, Savannah Harbor. In May of 2000, Savannah Harbor was the largest public/private development in the region. John was named by Georgia Trend magazine in 1997, 1998, and 1999 as one of the top 100 influential Georgians. In 2000, 2001, and 2002 Georgia Trend named him as one of Georgia’s leading developers. Savannah Morning News featured John in “20 who made a difference” in its 1998-year end issue. In 2000, the Savannah Chamber of Commerce presented John with its highest award, the Oglethorpe Leadership Award. In 2001, the Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council selected him as the Visionary Award Recipient.
John was known as an eternal optimist with a hilarious form of self-deprecating humor. He loved the game of golf, was an avid reader, and took up painting upon retirement. Alzheimer's did not define John. His defining qualities were love of family, Christian devotion, and a jokester to the end.
In loving remembrance of John, an extraordinary man and inspiring visionary.