John H. van Roekel is a former Medical Technologist and Medical Salesperson. He holds a BS in Science and a Master's in Public Health Administration. He has enjoyed serving in the International Lion's Club, as well as being on the board of a small Georgia college. He is presently owner and operator of Raspberry Hill Bed and Breakfast in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and is CEO of SonShine Mountain Retreat.
Mr. van Roekel hopes to release his second book in the spring of 2010, titled "Dementia, The Monster Within." He has been asked to serve as the Southeastern U.S. area Support Group Leader for the Association for Fronto-temporal Dementia.