Son of renowned investor Patsy Nodilo (Pathlight Investors), John grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, were he spent his time balancing the business of family, athletics and the arts.
In 2006, John founded Shortside Digital Media Services, a production services company focusing on the creation of high end digital commercials and music videos.
John was nominated to the McDonalds All-American High School basketball team and received the only nomination given by then President Clinton to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA).
In 2011, John founded Dreamline Pictures with creative partner Simeon Rice. After.