Before his election as Supervisor, and while working full time in a demanding profession and raising his family, John distinguished himself as a civic leader who truly cares about our community and advocates effectively for us.

• McLean Citizens Association: John served as President of the MCA, a civic association that represents the 65,000 residents of the McLean Planning District. As president and as a member of several MCA committees, John was a leader in advocating for the community on issues involving zoning and land use applications, transportation, Fairfax County’s budget and taxing policies, the environment and parks, and matters that effect area youth including schools and recreational activities.
• Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council: EQAC advises the County Board of Supervisors regarding environmental issues. John was appointed to EQAC by former Board of Supervisors Chairman Kate Hanley and reappointed to two additional four year terms by former Chairman Gerry Connolly. As Chairman of EQAC’s legislative committee, John advocated for tree preservation and adequate public facilities legislation, clean air legislation and for increased state funding for open space preservation and water quality improvement programs.
• Fairfax County Medical Care for Children Partnership: John was a member of the MCCP advisory council for several years and served as Co-Chairman of the Council’s Advocacy Committee. The MCCP is a public-private partnership that provides comprehensive medical care for thousands of children of Fairfax County’s working poor. As Advocacy Committee Chair, John’s primary responsibility was to advocate for children’s health care issues before the Virginia Legislature.
• Boy Scouts of America: John served for three years as Chairman of the Chain Bridge District (McLean and Arlington) of the Boy Scouts of America. The District had approximately 2,500 Scouts and 500 adult volunteers. Under John’s leadership, the District won the coveted Quality District Award. In 2001, the Boy Scouts of America awarded John the District Award of Merit “for outstanding service to youth”.
• Other activities: John has served the community as an effective leader in numerous other community groups and County advisory committees. He served as Fairfax County’s representative to the Transportation Coordinating Council’s Citizen Advisory Committee, President of the McLean Planning Committee, member of the Timberly South Homeowners Association board of directors, member of two citizen advisory committees to the Fairfax County School Board, representative to the Lewinsville Coalition, McLean Youth Soccer coach and (his favorite role) Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 1134 for four years. John is also a long time member of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce.