As majority owner, president, and CEO of PNE Corp., John manages the overall direction and operation of the company. His central responsibility is identifying opportunities for continuous quality improvement and increased profitability throughout the organization.

Since John purchased PNE Corp. from Holland America in 1996, sales have increased by more than 500 percent. The company has evolved into a diversified commercial construction contractor, environmental services provider, and fuel distribution business with satellite operations throughout the Northwest.
Prior to acquiring PNE Corp, John operated an industrial painting company that worked throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.