John began his career with Southern Company in 1983 as an engineer in the transmission planning department of Southern Company Services. He has progressed through various roles and is now the Director of Forecasting & Resource Planning at Alabama Power Company (APC). John is also the past Chairman of the Southeastern Electric Exchange Integrated Resource Planning Section.

John has served as a deacon in his congregation for many years. He is currently responsible for developing and administering the missions budget and also seeking out new mission efforts while confirming the validity of existing work. John and Diana have financially supported several Por Los Niños children through the years.