John is a Colleton County native. He played football for Walterboro High School and later graduated in 1993. Furthering his education at Trident Technical College and Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort, SC where he received his degree.

From there John attended The Fire Academy in Charleston, SC where he furthered his career with the City of Charleston Fire Department. He is a Battalion Chief for the City of Charleston Fire Department.

Happily married to Terri Cole, the two work hand in hand selling real estate across the Lowcountry. John specializes in helping buyers find the perfect home, commercial and acreage properties here in Colleton County and the Lowcountry.