John is a father of 2 adult children. Born in Colac, John has strong ties to regional Victoria providing deep understanding of regional communities, agriculture and industry.

John now lives in Geelong where he has built a career with more than 20 years’ experience in Geelong’s manufacturing and export industries.

John has an MBA and brings practical commercial experience, strategic thinking and a strong focus on accountability and results, having managed people, resources, financial performance, and productivity within complex and competitive business environments.

John’s commitment to community service includes many years serving on regional and rural health service boards, including a term as Board Chair. 

Providing firsthand insight into the challenges facing regional health services and communities. He has also volunteered on school and sporting club boards.

In 2025, John stood as an independent candidate for the federal seat of Corio, reflecting his belief that voters deserve genuine local representation. 

John is now joining One Nation to contest the Victorian electoral district of Geelong. 

His decision reflects his belief that Victoria needs stronger government accountability, greater financial discipline, less bureaucracy and a stronger focus on practical outcomes for families, workers, businesses and local communities.

John’s priorities for Geelong include easing cost-of-living pressures, improving local infrastructure and services, supporting manufacturing and local employment, strengthening communities, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and ensuring Geelong has a strong voice in the Victorian Parliament.

John is not entering politics as a career politician, he believes voters deserve a representative who understands the real-world experience and understanding the consequences of government decisions, asks difficult questions and hold governments accountable.

Real experience. Independent judgement. Practical solutions. A stronger voice for Geelong.