He earned a Bachelor of Arts (1969) with honors in
economics from Ohio University, a Master of Arts (1972) in
religion with emphasis in psychology, particularly the work
of Carl Jung, and a Master of Divinity (1973) specialized in
counseling, from Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut.
He was listed in the 1972 edition of Outstanding Young Men In
America for his work with children and young adults in the
inner city.
Natural health became important in his work as Jon
studied yoga & relaxational breathing, iridology, kinesiology, organic
agriculture, herbs, nutrition, water, magnetics, homeopathy, enzymes,
etc.
Over the years, Jon has been a founder of numerous organizations, including a
college fraternity chapter, a coffeehouse arts program, a children's
program, a church, a natural foods cooperative, a holistic health center, a
publishing company, several musical groups and theatrical productions, three
health products companies, and
several websites.
With experiences from store
owner to working in finance at a giant corporation to financial planner, Jon
has also served as an advisor on finances and business.
He is also a lecturer, a poet, a philosopher, and a
songwriter and singer/guitarist. Since the folk music era of
the 1960's, Jon has entertained thousands with his rich
baritone voice, his acoustic guitar, and his many
carefully-crafted and meaningful songs.
He is currently
working on completion of The Town Of Goodness, a
participatory educational musical play for children; and
planning another musical project: The Inner Spaces Opera, a musical play or
"folk opera" with a focus on personal meaning and
growth, oriented toward teens and adults.
Jon is the father of three
children, now successful, healthy young adults, who were raised with a
natural health diet and lifestyle.
A native of Akron, Ohio, Jon has spoken and performed music
all around the country, and has met and learned from many of
the best-known and respected teachers and leaders in the
fields of personal growth, arts & culture, natural health
and success. Such a varied background in these important
areas is very rare.
Jon has been a popular guest on radio and television, and
speaks before many groups and organizations.
Since writing for several cultural publications in the
1970's, Jon has edited and published various
newsletters: Wellness Notes (1981-85); LifeLines
(co-editor 1993 to 1997), The SCOOP (a newsletter for Akron's
Cooperative Market, 2001-2004), and currently, ReallyWell
NEWS.
Jon's commitment in his internet
business is to serving customers with thorough, helpful information, and the
best quality products at low prices to help them improve their health and
well being. He endeavors to provide the most efficient and friendly service
possible.
