Biography
John Reames was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana – the third of four children. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1972, from Ball State University in 1977, and from the Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, in 1984.
John’s professional passion is the law. In his free time, he enyoys working with young people. Prior to attending law school, he taught high school government, economics and history and coached varsity football and freshman basketball. Over the years, he has taught undergraduate courses in legal research and writing for Indiana University’s paralegal certification program, and has served as an adjunct professor, teaching Constitutional Law at Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana.
John has been married since 1980, and has two daughters. He enjoys a variety of sporting activities, reading, and bicycling. He is a certified Official for USA Volleyball and the IHSAA.
Professional Affiliations and Activities:
- Admitted to practice in all State Courts in Indiana and before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, 1984; admitted to practice before the Seventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals, 1990.
- Member:
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association (fmr. Representative on Grievance Committee, responsible for making recommendations regarding alleged attorney misconduct to State’s Attorney Disciplinary Commission)
Johnson County Bar Association
President, 2005
Chm. By-laws committee, 2008
- Teaching/Speaking:
Franklin College
Indiana University Paralegal Studies Program
Indiana Builders Association
Butler University School of Business
Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis
Insurance Adjusters Association of Indiana
Community Activities:
- Johnson County Youth Services Bureau, Inc. (“Youth Connections”)
Member Board of Directors 1996 - Present
President, 1999 - 2002, 2009
Vice President, 2006 - 08
- The Sertoma Club of Greenwood, Greenwood, Indiana
Member Board of Directors
President, 2003
Sergeant at Arms, 2004 - 06, 2008 - 09
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Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood, Indiana.
Member Board of Directors 1987 - 1988, 1998 - 2000
Secretary, 2001
- Certified Volleyball Official: IHSAA, USA Volleyball
- Greater Greenwood Arts Council, Greenwood, IN