Born in Minnesota and raised in South Dakota, John attended the University of South Dakota, receiving a B.A. in Pre-Law History before entering Law School at the University of Virginia in 1969. John transferred to the Law School at the University of South Dakota, graduating with Honors in 1972. John has practiced law from Sioux Falls continually since interrupted only by a stint in the Army. John and his wife, Kris, a retired labor and delivery Registered Nurse, are the parents of two adult sons and reside in rural Minnehaha County.
Born in Minnesota and raised in South Dakota, John attended the University of South Dakota, receiving a B.A in Pre-Law History before entering Law School at the University of Virginia in 1969. John transferred to the Law School at the University of South Dakota, graduating with Honors in 1972. John has practiced law from Sioux Falls continually since interrupted only by a stint in the Army. John and his wife, Kris, a retired labor and delivery Registered Nurse, are the parents of two adult sons and reside in rural Minnehaha County.