John is a leading voice in efforts to bring a stronger focus on D&I into the real estate industry. He has published and contributed to articles on the history of racial discrimination in real estate and the importance of taking action to make your business anti-racist in industry press, including Realtor Magazine, and in mid-2020, his company published their report on diversity and inclusion. John previously served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Realtors and also sat on the Multi-Cultural Leadership Advisory Council, but when the National Association of Realtors invited then-President Trump to speak at their annual meeting, John resigned his position due to his deep disappointment with the United States’ leading housing organization inviting a man with a history of accusations of racist discrimination in his real estate work. John continues to consult with national organizations devoted to promoting fair housing.