Previously, John worked in the Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch. At Merrill Lynch, John was a founding member of the Gaming and Leisure Group, and worked with clients representing a variety of travel and leisure related businesses. Before beginning his career in finance, John served on the legislative staff of U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte in Washington, D.C.

Currently, John is also a member of KSL's private equity Investment Committees.

John holds a B.A. in Economics (with a Concentration in Finance) and American Politics from The University of Virginia. Additionally, he is a CFA Charterholder.