A NEw Voice IN Politics: COmmon Sense
About:
Personal:
- Raised in Texas County, MO until age 18
- John is a proud member of one the original old settler families of Texas County, MO
- A Resident of Jackson County since 1989
- John and Peggy have three children: Marsha, Angela, and John, as well as two grandsons.
Professional:
- Retired Army
- Teacher for 22 years in Independence
- Fox 4 Crystal Apple Award Recipient 2013 Education
- Recieved both graduate and undergraduate from the University of Central Missouri
Community Involvement:
- Member of Noland Road Baptist Church since 1992
- Various mission trips with Noland Road Baptist Church
- Various community service projects in the Jackson County area
- Long-time member of Missouri Chess Association
- Voluntary chess coach for Independence School District