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.
Jon was listed in the 1972 edition
of Outstanding Young Men In America for his work with children and young
adults in the inner city. He worked for a church that was part of a
coalition of downtown churches in Hartford.
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 work 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 has penned a participatory educational musical play for children,
titled The Town Of Goodness; with other musical projects in the
works.
A native of Akron, Ohio, Jon is the father of three children, now
successful, healthy young adults, who were raised with a natural health diet
and lifestyle.
Jon 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. He has been a popular guest on radio and television, and has
spoken and performed music before many groups and organizations all around
the country.
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 ReallyWell NEWS, an
e-newsletter.
Jon's commitment is to serving people 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.
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