J.T. began his career in shopping center management with The Cafaro Company in 1984. After overseeing management and marketing of shopping centers in Lima, Ohio, and Paducah, Kentucky, J.T. joined General Growth Companies and was involved in leasing, managing, and marketing of malls in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Los Angeles, California. In 1990, he served as the General Manager of Birchwood Mall in Port Huron, Michigan, and oversaw the entire operation from the mall's grand opening.

J.T. followed his shopping center career by serving as the Business Administrator and CFO for Life of Faith Fellowship, one of the largest churches in St. Clair County, Michigan. There he served on the leadership team and helped position the church for growth as they began the process of building and relocating to a new 93,000 square foot facility in Kimball Township.

J.T. is currently co-owner of Summit Management Consulting. He also serves to oversee financial and business operations at Landmark Academy, which he co-founded in 1999. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, J.T. and his wife, Michelle, live in Fort Gratiot Township with their daughters: Nikki and Corrine. J.T. holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Hiram College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Central Michigan University. He is also certified in Learning Styles training from the Learning Success Institute.