John spent years maintaining all the plant equipment for a major commercial photo lab, met and married his wife, Julie, in 1979 and helped begin the 1-hour photo business in the twin cities. He then switched to communications work, relocating to Bemidji in 1987 and starting at Roger's.

    Communications and electronics has been a big interest for John all his life. He became a licensed Amateur (ham) radio operator in 1970 and he currently holds Extra class license NI0K. In 1979 John began working with computer hardware and software, and took up networking in 1994.   

    John and his wife, Julie, designed and built their own log home on Clearwater Lake. In his spare time he enjoys family and friends, listening to music, and photography.