As one of the Founding Principals of MBH, John is responsible for New Business Development and Client Relations. This requires continued involvement throughout the entire development of all projects, from the conceptual design stages and contract negotiations to contract closeouts. John has the responsibility for defining the firm's personality, which is rooted in client service and internal staff development. He has served as Principal in Charge of many of the firm's major projects and contributes to each of the MBH studios. He is a member of the advisory council for SPUR and serves on the board of the Good Tidings Foundation. As a former Board Member of the San Francisco Chapter of AIA, he is a frequent guest lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Design.