When John isn’t diving, he divides his time between Palo Alto and his family land in Vermont. John is a retired entrepreneur who has helped to create several successful startup companies. He has spent the past 20 years serving as a board member and donor for several leading-edge nonprofits and has been a lecturer for the Rainer Arnhold Fellows Program. He currently serves on the boards of OneReef and NRDC Action Fund, and is on the advisory board of Sustainable Conservation. He has contributed to conservation through his engagement with organizations he recognizes as innovative and impactful.