John is a Founder and Partner of Claritas Capital. John has over twenty five years of experience in financial services, with over twenty years of experience in venture capital and private equity. John represents Claritas Capital on the boards of directors for Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners; Continuum 700 (advisory board); Empyrean Benefit Solutions; Entrada; Forbes Travel Guide; Genomind; Sharecare, and StudioNow (rejoined the Board in 2013). John served on the board of StudioNow from its formation in 2006 until its sale to AOL in 2010. Previous work experience includes Richland Ventures where John was a Partner and Chemical Bank, where he served as a Vice President of the Energy Group. John has served on numerous non-profit boards including The Ensworth School and Nashville Tecnology Council. John graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in 1989, and graduated from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with an M.B.A. in 1995