John has many years of extensive continuing education in real estate related fields. He worked his way through college and graduate work as a professional guide in Montana and Alaska. After school John continued his guiding career in Montana, as well as guiding and managing a lodge in Alaska for 7 years. John’s guiding career morphed into an international booking agency specializing in adventure travel and fly fishing around the world. John grew up in Winona, Minnesota, and moved to Missoula, Montana, in 1976 to attend the University of Montana. He facilitates wilderness wellness trips for conflict resolution, communication, self and business improvement. He is interested in fishing, skiing, bow hunting, hiking, rafting, mountain biking, scuba diving, and introducing kids and adults to the beauty and wonder of nature.