Varina District – John Montgomery

John W. Montgomery Jr. is seeking his second term representing the Varina District (Highland Springs, Sandston and Varina) on the Henrico County Public School Board. John is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree at West Point, he served as an airborne ranger infantry office in a variety of positions. After leaving the Army, he joined the National Guard and served with the 5th Infantry Division. Once his unit was deactivated from federal service, he returned to Tulane Law School where he graduated with honors.

He began his legal career with a Richmond firm and went on to establish his own law firm. Today, he and his partner represent clients throughout the greater Richmond area. In 2003, Governor Warner appointed Mr. Montgomery at the 3rd Congressional District member of the Board of Directors of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. He also served Gov. Warner as a military aid-de-camp. In 2007, Gov. Kaine reappointed Mr. Montgomery to the board at DGIF. He also served both Governors Warner and Kaine as a military aid-de-camp.

John has two sons who attend Henrico County Public Schools. He has served as the PTA president of his sons’ elementary school, and has coached and assisted with numerous youth sports programs in the area. Additionally, Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Board of Directors at the Chickahominy YMCA.

“Serving the children, parents and other citizens of Henrico County has and continues to be one of life’s greatest blessings.”