04/22/2026
John Snow - a man of many names and talents, a humble servant leader, and a champion of causes.
Before we met John, he had already lived more life than most people ever achieve. After a stint in the Navy, he spent a career as a Doc to our country’s elite forces (these stories are better to hear from him than to post here). After retirement from federal service, he went on to become a Deputy Sheriff, a cigar aficionado, and a Master Woodworker.
We met John when he volunteered to assist in our first charity class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking. He immediately fit in with our group and volunteered to help where he could. We hear this on occasion, but John really meant it and began stepping up in a big way.
For the last three years John has served as SMO’s ambassador to MASW, where he has excelled in building our relationship not just with the school, but with the student body as well. His efforts have been one of the most impactful to our community, allowing for dozens of students to begin and continue their woodworking journey, while raising funds that also support our other programs.
It’s time to give John a new title. While at Tough Ruck this last weekend, John graciously accepted our invitation to join the Board of Directors. His motivation, tenacity, consideration, and empathy will continue to help our community in the coming years, and we are deeply honored to have him as a leader on our team.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we present John SMO.
