John is originally from Duluth Minnesota. He moved to West Volusia County Florida in 1983. In 1985 he graduated from DeLand High School. He has worked his entire career in Customer Service from Restaurant Management, to Field Agent for several major insurance companies, and most recently as a highly professional Realtor®.

John earned his Real Estate Sales License in 2006, just as the real estate market was heading toward the worst historical downturn ever. He worked hard and prevailed.

Both John, and his business partner Peter Kurkjian, have worked for several of the major franchises including ERA, RE/MAX and Weichert Realtors®. That experience has proven to be invaluable in developing their careers and ultimately opening their own business, Central Florida Home Pros, LLC in January 2012.

John is very involved in the local community. He is a member of several regional Chambers of Commerce. Additionally they belong to a number of Trade Associations including West Volusia, Florida and the National Associations of Realtors® and are members of My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service.

 John has earned his GRI (Graduate of the Real Estate Institute) and SFR (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resources), and CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert). He served 2 years (2014-15 ) on the Board of Directors for the West Volusia Association of Realtors® and is currently on the Board of Directors as Vice President of the West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

John is the proud parent of his son Austen. In his spare John enjoys household projects, auto repair, gardening, travelling & always has his eyes and ears open for the latest trends in Real Estate. Meeting your residential real estate needs and expectations is his goal! John is eager to put his years of hard work and Customer Service Experience to work for you. John is dedicated to meeting your residential real estate needs. He would like you to join their his of highly satisfied customers. That’s what this business is about, providing the high level of service that you, our customers, expect and deserve!

So, “When You’re Ready to Make a Move … Call the PROS!