John KnaufI was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Professionally, I was a fisherman in San Pedro, California and worked my way up the Pacific coast to Astoria, Oregon during the years 1969-1975. Shortly after that, I attended Chemeketa Community College in Salem Oregon, and graduated with a degree in Insurance studies. Later in my career, I was in charge of group insurance sales with my dad, John, Sr. in Glendale, California. I met my wife, Mary, when she was in nursing school in Salem, Oregon. Mary and I presently reside in Medford, Oregon and have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Read More Read Less