John began his entertainment career in the early 60's as a professional musician. His first 'real' job was in Toronto working at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in the late 60's. However music was still his first love and he left the CBC to tour with renowned Canadian recording artist 'Bobby Curtola'. Over the years, John performed with many of Canada's leading studio musicians, such as Wally Koster, Jimmy Namaro, Guido Basso, Tommy Common, Rob McConnell, and with members from musical groups such as: Edward Bear, Mashmakan, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young, Ten Years After, and Martha Reeves & The Vandallas. Eventually, John turned his back on a successful music career to establish and build a dynamic career in the the world of business. In 2002, John brought an extensive background in fast track business development and change management to the Thomas FX Group. With more than four decades of 'hands on' entertainment industry management expertise, he is well versed in all aspects of the leisure and entertainment industry and highly effective at enabling dramatic growth within dynamic organizations.