Meet The Staff: John Robert Myers, Weekend Guest Services Coordinator

Over the next few weeks, we will feature our staff members at the Cannonball House. We hope by showcasing the wonderful people who spend their days serving the home, that each of you will feel like you know us just a little bit better.

Next up: John!

Name: John Myers

Title: Weekend Guest Services Coordinator

When did you begin at the Cannonball House?
January 29, 2016

What exactly do you do?
It is my job as the Weekend Guest Services Coordinator to work in partnership with the House employees and provide administrative support while performing customer service responsibilities. (AKA - Weekend Manager.)

What do you like most about working at the Cannonball House? 
The beauty and preservation of historic architecture.

What did you do before you came to work at the Cannonball House?
- Art instruction (painting,) Opal Lovett (1975 -1980) - Jared Slack (2010-2011)
- Autodidact - Historic House Restoration/Graining/Marbling/Stenciling/Color Consultation/Finish Carpentry

What do you do in your spare time?
I am an artist - painter/photographer. I enjoy photo restoration in my spare time, as well as restoring my historic Greek Revival house.

What do you love most about Macon?

The Macon art scene as well as our historic architecture.

Where were you born?
Amarillo, Texas