John Rowell has been with St. Anthony of Padua parish since December of 2015. Originally from the state of Minnesota, he grew up working in the family business. Mr. Rowell is married and has one son. Among his interests are traveling, fishing, hunting, golf, tennis, and soccer, and he brings an additional talent through his fluency in Spanish. Having lived in Europe and Mexico, Mr. Rowell enjoys the natural beauty of North Carolina and the warm, country atmosphere of the Sandhills.