John joined Aaron’s in 1999 in software development and the design and management of enterprise systems, and was promoted in 2007 to his previous position of Vice President, Information Technology, Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership Division. He began his career in information technology at Georgia Power Company in 1991. He served as manager of information systems for the late U.S. Senator Paul D. Coverdell from 1996 to 1997 and then worked in software development at the Southern Company until joining Aaron’s.