John is involved in all aspects of the firm's transportation program, primarily surface transportation and airport issues. He provides firm clients with technical assistance in state and local intergovernmental relations, transportation marketing, education, and management. In addition to extensive management and intergovernmental relations experience, he has practiced law both with private law firms and with a corporate law department.

Prior to joining Carmen Group, John held the position of vice president for corporate affairs, American High Speed Rail Corporation. In 1982 and 1983, John was associate general counsel for Amtrak, specializing in litigation. In 1981 and 1982, John was senior director and acting vice president for government affairs for Amtrak. As legislative director and general counsel of the National Governors' Association from 1977 to 1981, John directed NGA staff directors and their staffs in NGA policy formulation and lobbying.

John also held the positions of staff director for NGA's Committee on Criminal Justice (1975-1977), and section chief, Civil Rights Division, HEW (1966-1968). He was engaged in the general practice of law in Arizona and Iowa from 1961 to 1966.

John was granted the J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1961 and the A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1958.