John worked for 27 years with the Florida Legislature including serving in senior staff leadership roles in the Appropriations and Transportation Committees with the House of Representatives. Prior to joining Ballard Partners, he operated a Tallahassee-based governmental consulting firm established in October 2000. During his tenure, John has developed extensive relationships with leadership in both parties in the Legislature, as well as in the Cabinet and executive offices of the State. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on transportation funding and the development of transportation policy in Florida.