John Barnes is Vice-President and Co-Founder of G2G Solutions, LLC. John retired from the position of lieutenant in November 2008 after serving on the Dayton, Ohio Police Department for 30 years.  

John is a graduate of the Ohio Police Executive Leadership College. He received a certificate in facilitator training with Developmental Dimensions International as well as Executive Training with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Arlington, VA. At the Dayton Police Department, John was Commander of the Police Academy, Commander of the Violent Crimes Investigation Bureau, Precinct Commander, and a member of the Hostage Negotiation Team. In addition, he oversaw a Police Peer Support Program that provided support to sworn officers and their family members.

While serving on the police department, John received the Exceptional Service Award, Distinguished Service Award, City Manager's Top Flight award, Unit Citation in 2002 for Outstanding Public Service, and the Outstanding Community Service Awards 1996-2000. John has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Criminology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

John currently provides a non-denominational church service to patients at the Dayton Rehabilitation Center. He is currently a member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene and a member of the advisory board for Kingdom Connections of Greater Dayton. John has also served as an advisory board member with other churches and organizations.

John’s desire is to use his diverse experiences and training to preserve human life and safeguard property by providing churches, schools, and businesses with professional and expert security solutions.