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A Fox Island property owner since 1979, John started building his dream home on the island as a young 20-something, and spent the next 10 years realizing his dream: Castle Dragonwyck.

With his wife Lise' and children Megan, Heather and Alex, they have made Fox Island their home, and became involved in the community as members of FICRA.

John's experience in governmental affairs and community leadership have made him the logical choice for the leadership of FICRA. With a 29 year career in City government coming to a close, John has seen it all, and done most of it.

John's connections through the Labor community have put him in contact with Presidents, Congressmen, Legislators, Governors and Mayors including Barak Obama, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, Howard Dean, John Kerry, Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray, Adam Smith, Jay Inslee, Norm Dicks, Christine Gregoire, Derek Kilmer, Pat Lantz, Larry Seaquist, Jan Angel, Terry Lee, Bill Baarsma, Marilyn Strickland, Jake Fey, Julie Anderson and many more.

John has wasted no opportunity to use these encounters to further the causes and interests of Fox Island families.

Whether leading local youth in the Scouting movement, alerting the community to important local issues, or organizing and conducting family oriented events such as the FICRA Fair, Easter Egg Hunt and Christmas Tree Lighting, John and his wife Lise' are always present to ensure these proud FICRA traditions are upheld.

John's professional and volunteer experience includes the following:

President, Fox Island Community & Recreation Association
2000 - 2011

Vice President, Fox Island Community & Recreation Association
1999 - 2000

President, AFSCME Local 120, County & City Employees
1999 - 2012

Chapter Chair, AFSCME Local 120 City of Tacoma Unit
1999 - 2012

Executive Board Member, Washington State Council of County & City Employees
Scholarship Committee Chair
1999 - 2011

Principal Technical Analyst, City of Tacoma
1982 - Present

President & CEO, Dragonwyck Web Design LLC
1999 - Present

Committee Chair, Venture Crew 27, Fox Island
2010 - Present

Scoutmaster, Troop 27, Fox Island
2007 - Present

Scoutmaster of The Year
Tacoma/Federal Way/Lakewood/Peninsula area
2008

Recipient of the George Meany Award
BSA-AFL/CIO
2009

Cub Scout Leader, Committee Chair, Pack 202, Fox Island
2003 - 2008

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
Zombie Invasion Camporee Organizer
2010

2010 National Scout Jamboree Scoutmaster
2009 - 2010 - Fort AP Hill, Virginia

Certificate in Management and Supervision
Tacoma Community College
1994

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
Operation Bear Claw Camporee Organizer
2011

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
WashJam State Jamboree Boy Scout Program Chair
2012

2013 National Scout Jamboree Scoutmaster
The Summit Scouting Reserve, West Virginia
2012 - 2013

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
Survivor: Pacific Harbors Camporee Chairman
2014

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
Council Activities Chairman
2014 - Present

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
WashJam State Jamboree Chairman
2016

2017 National Scout Jamboree - Stadium Show Staff
The Summit Scouting Reserve, West Virginia
2017

Pacific Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America:
Scout-O-Rama 2018 Scouting Show:
Event Chairman
2018

 
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