Biography

John grew up in The Lake District in some of England’s most beautiful countryside.  He was educated at Maidwell Hall, Harrow School and the Landsdown College in London.  Armed with a degree in business, he returned to the north of England to embark on the first leg of his real estate career in country house and estate management.  Having spent several years involved in farm and forestry management and looking for a change of pace, John returned to London where he worked as a residential property sales negotiator.  Based in North London, he worked with some of the city’s finest flats and houses. 

After two successful years in the London property market, John moved to Yorkshire in the North East of England where he secured a position with Strutt & Parker’s country house division.  This division consisted of one other agent and a 150 square mile area making it possible only to deal with the very finest houses and estates (including some castles).  John’s love for architecture, old houses and the rolling Yorkshire landscape made for two extremely happy years.  Unfortunately, the U.K. property market started showing signs of stagnation.  It was then John began to consider the potentiality of real estate in the United States. 

In 1991, John moved to Denver, bought a log house at the top of Conifer Mountain and has been enjoying life in Colorado ever since.  John joined Moore & Company shortly after arriving in Denver and over the ensuing years built a very successful real estate business.  In January, 1995, he set up his own real estate company under the Metro Broker banner which has further strengthened his success thanks to a fantastic group of clients, agents and friends.

John was a past president of the British American Business Association (B.A.B.A) in Colorado, been a Realtor in both Colorado and Florida, holds a G.R.I (Graduate Realtor Institute) and CRS. (Certified Residential Specialist) designations, served on a number of HOA boards, including the Portico building in Cherry Creek  John is an accomplished archer.  He lives for the outdoors.  Other interests include architecture, travel, theatre and music.

John has worked extensively with relocation companies and clients and is acutely aware, first-hand of the challenges and stresses of moving to an unfamiliar city.  John also has extensive experience and knowledge of investment property and has owned property all over Denver-Metro. John believes 100% in service and client satisfaction. His honest straight forward approach to selling real estate has earned him the respect and friendship of a long list of satisfied clients.