A native of South Carolina, John brings an unusually broad range of experience to his new role. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, graduating cum laude from Benedict College in Columbia. While at Benedict, he served as Cadet Commander of the Army ROTC program and was inducted into both the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society and the Alpha Chi Honor Society. After graduation, John served eight years as a commissioned officer in the United States Army.
John later earned his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. During law school, he completed two summer associate positions with Jones Day and joined the firm after graduation as a Business Practice Associate, working primarily in mergers and acquisitions.
Over the course of his career, John developed extensive experience in contracts, corporate legal affairs, and government procurement. He spent nearly 20 years with Microsoft Corporation as a Contracts Manager and has also served as Corporate Counsel and Contracts Manager for Safety-Kleen Corporation and Clean Harbors Environmental Services. In addition, he worked as a Federal Contracts Specialist at the United States Pentagon.
John is licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and Ohio. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Ohio State Bar Association, and WealthCounsel.
At Stratton & Reynolds, John will use his legal, military, corporate, and government experience to help individuals and families create and maintain estate plans that reflect their current circumstances and long-term goals. His practical, detail-oriented approach will be especially valuable as he helps clients confidently complete their documents and begins working with existing clients whose plans need focused updates.
John and his wife, Jacqueline, live in Columbia and are the proud parents of identical twin sons.
