Current LIMCS leader John Jefferies is 76 years old, married to Kathleen, his wife of 47 years. They have two children, Tim and Elizabeth, and two grandchildren, Luke and Claire. John is a 1971 graduate of Buena Vista University where he majored in History and Physical Education. In 1973, he began his career coaching and teaching youth sports, which eventually led to the job of manager of the Freeport Recreation Center. John joined the Long Island Club in 1984. Retiring in 2007, he started a small specialty woodworking business, concentrating on wood bases for miniatures and travel boxes. John has been vendor chair for two World Expos, as well as two APG shows. Throughout his retirement John has traveled to shows as both a vendor and exhibitor. John feels he has been fortunate to receive awards from the shows he's attended. In 2016 he was voted an Atlanta Grand Master. John continues to enjoy both sculpting and painting.