Ted St. John
Founder & Chief Executive
Hope Town, Inc.
Ted St. John is a dedicated leader and lifelong resident of Portage County, Ohio, with a multifaceted background and passion for community service. Since 2012, he has worked in recovery and behavioral health, holding key roles at Glenbeigh Hospital, First Step Recovery, New Day Recovery, and Hope Village.
Ted enjoyed a diverse career path that included work as a personal trainer, a national-level bodybuilder, a health club owner, and a steel sales professional. He currently serves on several boards, including Portage County Substance Abuse Coalition, Advisory Board for Portage County Specialty Dockets (Drug Courts), President of Ohio Recovery Housing, NOC COG Area 19 Workforce Development Board, OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Vice President of the Windham School Board, Ohio RCO Leadership Network Board member, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, and the Ohio Community Recovery Support Planning Council.
Ted’s commitment to service extends beyond his professional and advocacy roles, as shown by his service in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police officer. With broad experience and dedication to making a difference, Ted St. John remains a driving force for positive change in his community and beyond.
Ted enjoyed a diverse career path that included work as a personal trainer, a national-level bodybuilder, a health club owner, and a steel sales professional. He currently serves on several boards, including Portage County Substance Abuse Coalition, Advisory Board for Portage County Specialty Dockets (Drug Courts), President of Ohio Recovery Housing, NOC COG Area 19 Workforce Development Board, OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Vice President of the Windham School Board, Ohio RCO Leadership Network Board member, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, and the Ohio Community Recovery Support Planning Council.
Ted’s commitment to service extends beyond his professional and advocacy roles, as shown by his service in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police officer. With broad experience and dedication to making a difference, Ted St. John remains a driving force for positive change in his community and beyond.