A life-long resident of Bethel Park, John graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2002. He attended Bowling Green State University and the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. John earned his insurance license in 2018 and in 2019, joined the staff of John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. as a funeral planning specialist. In addition, John coached hockey for Bethel Park High School for several years, and in 2016 launched Taste, a catering company specializing in charcuterie.