John A. Plesa, born and raised in Weirton, WV, graduated from Madonna High School in 1993.  He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Wheeling University (1997) and his law degree from the University of Dayton College of Law in 2000, although he is not licensed to practice law. John has been a legal assistant for Guida Law Offices for over 15 years. Mr. Plesa was the Director for West Virginia Northern Community College’s Paralegal Program for six years (2008-2013). Mr. Plesa has been the Chairman for the Hancock County Board of Health since June 2018, and is the author of “Shadows of the Night: The Awakening (2nd Edition)”. John has one son.