John Broekman

John Broekman was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Growing up in this environment shaped his easygoing personality and sparked his interest in learning from the world around him. He graduated from Bishop Kenny High School, which sparked his commitment to education and community involvement. After high school, he enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers to study Business Management. He joined a fraternity that introduced him to the importance of leadership within a group.

After his first year, John returned to Jacksonville and transferred to the University of North Florida. There, he became more active in the fraternity, reaching the third-highest leadership position and contributing to causes like raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and donating blood through Oneblood’s Big Red Bus. He graduated with honors in 2020, earning a 3.8 GPA with a major in Political Science and a minor in Business Management.