John joined CVSA in 2023 after 21 years of law enforcement service. Prior to joining CVSA, he served in the North Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Operations Division for 16 years. John held certifications in safety investigations, roadside inspections and hazardous materials, and served as an associate staff instructor for FMCSA’s National Training Center. He also served as chair of the CVSA Vehicle Committee, vice chair of CVSA’s Automated Driving System Work Group, and chair of CVSA Level VIII Electronic Inspection Ad Hoc Committee. John has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management information science from the University of Jamestown and he is the 2011 North American Inspectors Championship Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion.