John has been an active Golden resident for over 45 years and has served on the Foundation’s Board in various roles since 2006. He served as the Colorado School of Mines’ 15th President, and earlier as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Department Head of the Physics Department, and a Professor of Physics. John currently serves on the boards of the Red Rocks Community College Foundation, the Foundation for the Colorado Community College System and the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology. In addition, he serves on committees for several local schools and Colorado non-profit organizations.