After earning a degree in Finance from LaSalle University in 1990, John started in the surety bond business with a large regional insurance agency working in the bond department. He spent 13 years at this company developing and managing bond accounts and obtaining valuable underwriting experience in both contract and commercial surety. Prior to Allstates, John spent close to 5 years as the Vice President/ Manager of the bond department of a national insurance and surety bond broker in their Philadelphia regional office.