Hall of Fame
A dedicated educator for thirty years, John achieved the positions of Athletic Director and Dean of Students and head coached football, basketball, baseball, track and cross country before his retirement. “Rams” was responsible for starting the track programs at Waynesfield, Bloomdale and Elmwood High Schools in Ohio. He coached several county and league championship teams and numerous state track and field finalists – including on high school All-American. John has also served his community well, as he is active in both the United Methodist Church and many local projects. He has been honored by the Elmwood Athletic Boosters and Elmwood High School for his years of service. John played football, basketball and baseball at Findlay College, but his sports career highlight was the opportunity to try out with the Los Angeles Rams. His philosophy on the value of sports is that “Responsibility is an essential of life. It is developed in sports.”
