John has been Music Director at Judson since 2006. He has a Master of Music Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Voice Performance. He is a tenured Associate Professor of Voice at the University of Minnesota where he teaches voice and diction to doctoral students. Prior to Judson, he was Director of Music at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Mounds View, MN.

In addition to extensive experience with both church and college choirs, John has a passion for opera. He sang opera full time from 1985 to 1995, primarily in Europe, where he met his wife, Jane. They live with their two daughters in Shorewood, MN. In addition to spending time with his family & two dogs, John enjoys boating and collaborating on fun projects with other musicians.