About John

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John grew up in Barkhamsted, and his family still lives in the area. He attended the University of Connecticut, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history. He has a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry and currently works in finance, as a mortgage lender for Guaranty-Federal Bank in Farmington. John has been active civically since moving to Colebrook a few years ago, serving on the local board of education. He is a member of the Winsted Rotary Club. In November, voters of the 63rd House District elected John to his first term in the state legislature. John serves on four legislative committees: Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Human Services, Environment and Energy. John and his wife, Kelly, have two young children.