John joined the City of Grand Rapids in May 2009 as the Investment Analyst handling a $220

million portfolio including money market accounts, certificates of deposit, commercial paper,

and municipal bonds. In July 2012, John was promoted to Administrative Analyst-Accounting

and oversaw the cashier office and lockbox processing function for the city. In May 2014, the

City Commission appointed John to the position of City Treasurer. During John’s time in the

Treasurer’s Office, he received certifications as an Advanced Public Funds Investment

Manager, Michigan Certified Professional Treasurer, and Certified Public Finance

Administrator. During his career, John was the recipient of both the MMTA Prime Award and

the Dr. Jackson R.E. Phillips Award for his groundbreaking systems and procedures. John

has spoken at MMTA, MGFOA, APT US&C, Public Sector Network, and technology

conferences.

John is from the West Michigan area having lived in South Haven, Kalamazoo, Rockford and

Grand Rapids. Much of John’s family have and still live in the Greater Grand Rapids

area. John has earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration as a double major in

Accounting and Finance in 1988 from Western Michigan University and a Master of Business

Administration in 2003 from the University of Phoenix.