John is a member of the KIKO family and has been full-time with the company since 1978. He is a member of the Ohio Auctioneers Association, the National Auctioneers Association, the Ohio Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Stark County Association of Realtors.

John is accredited with the Certified Auctioneers Institute (C.A.I.), and the Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (A.A.R.E.) designations. He is a graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Indiana. John received his Real Estate license in 1978, and his Auctioneers license in the same year. He is also licensed as an Auctioneer in the state of Pennsylvania. 

John has served in the capacity of Vice President and Board member for Russ Kiko Associates.  He is a second-generation member of the company.

John and his wife, Lynn, are residents of Marlboro Township in Stark County. They have four sons: John Jr., Jack, Jeff, and Jason, who are also involved in the family business.

John has spent his lifetime in the family auction business as a full-time auctioneer/Realtor. He is proud to have his sons working with him side by side on a daily basis. Call him if he can be of assistance to you or your family. Remember…a family that works together stays together. Count on KIKO for your auction needs.