John Hardy’s first term on Town Council began on January 1, 2023. John grew up in Rice, VA with his parents and three older sisters. He has worked in local business since serving four years in the United States Navy. John has had a great deal of experience working in different fields including healthcare, sales, food service, and insurance. John uses all this experience in his job at Harwood and Son Insurance. John and his wife, Page, celebrated 15 years of marriage in 2022.