John graduated from the University of South Florida in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. After graduating, he joined First National Bank of Pasco, starting his banking career in the loan operations department. After a short time in operations, John originated consumer loans and residential mortgages. Once the financial crisis hit the global economy, John served the bank as its Special Assets Officer. After working his way out of that job function, he became a full-time commercial loan and relationship officer. After 18 years at the bank, he has closed over $100MM in a wide variety of loans. John graduated from the Florida School of Banking in 2012 and is a graduate of Leadership Pasco in 2010.