John grew up in Andover, MA. He attended high school at St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA. He began rowing at Essex Rowing Club during his Sophomore year. In 2010, he stroked the Essex Varsity 8+ to a 1st place finish at the Northeast Regionals and the club's first ever qualification for Youth Nationals. During his freshman fall at Boston College, he represented Boston College in the Head of the Charles Novice 8+. That spring, John stroked the Men's Novice 8+, placing 2nd at Knecht Cup and 1st at New England Championships. During his Sophomore year, John rowed in the Men's Varsity 8+ placing 4th at the San Diego Crew Classic and winning the petite final at ECAC Championships. John currently attends the Carroll School of Management concentrating in Finance and Accounting.