John was first welcomed to AHRC Suffolk in 2019 as Chief Operations Officer, followed by his appointment as Chief Executive Officer. John has 30 years experience in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked in a number of organizations since beginning his career as a Direct Support Professional in a group home setting. As CEO, John utilizes a mix of strategic management and hands-on leadership experience, with a reputation for focusing on impact and building values-based programs within organizations.