John serves as Director of Trading Automation at Belvedere Trading, a leading proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. Since joining the company in 2009, John has held several leadership roles focused on trading innovation and technology. 

He earned his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, majoring in economics and mathematics. He then went on to earn his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with concentrations in Analytic Finance and International Business. John is also a CFA Charterholder.

John and his family were personally impacted by the Jackson Chance Foundation's mission when his son spent time in the NICU, during which time they became beneficiaries of the Foundation's support. He lives in Chicago with his wife, toddler son, and two cats.