John Chiles is a Springfield native, educator, and entrepreneur with deep roots in Springfield. He attended Glendale High and graduated from Missouri State.

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A lifelong conservationist and a carpenter by background, John teaches people to use the "toolkit" of finance and entrepreneurship to build strong, profitable community minded-businesses. John is running to build a stronger, more affordable, and united Missouri for all Missourians.

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In his spare time he enjoys woodworking, walks with friends and family, and sewing lessons from his mom.