As Executive Director of the ODF, John works to support the outreach, educational efforts and programming of the staff, develops the resources for building programs and ensures that the Board of Trustees continues to better the ODF to provide improved oral health for all Oklahomans.
Prior to joining the ODF, John was the Executive Director of Safe Kids Oklahoma. He has been the owner of Alliance Resource Group, Inc., a consulting company specializing in not-for-profit fund development, board training, marketing, and public relations. He has worked with nonprofits and political campaigns throughout Oklahoma and across the nation since 1986.
His prior positions also include Vice-President for Civic Affairs at Oklahoma Christian University, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, where he oversaw fundraising.
John is a deacon in his church and has been the Missions Ministry Director since 2009 with mission outreach efforts in 15 nations and a worldwide budget of nearly $2.5 million. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, John lives in Oklahoma City with his wife Teresa and their two children, Victoria and Landon.
The Oklahoma Dental Foundation’s mission is to build partnerships to improve and advance oral health.