John Daniels III – Community Advocate & Civic Leader, Bartow County, GA
John Daniels III is a life-long resident of the greater Atlanta area, raised by John Jr. and Vera Moton Daniels alongside two siblings. A 1993 graduate of Alonzo A. Crim High School, John briefly attended Georgia Perimeter College before proudly serving in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and served as the driver for the Base Commander during his three-year enlistment.
John’s professional path spans decades in customer service, sales, and marketing. He began his career in the fashion and retail industry, working as a department manager and personal stylist with Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus. He later spent over a decade in automotive sales with Toyota Roswell and Jim Ellis Volkswagen before transitioning into the insurance industry. Since 2017, he has served as a Senior Marketing Analyst for Medicare Life Insurance, bringing a people-first mindset to helping seniors and families navigate complex insurance decisions.
While John entered the insurance world believing it was about selling a product, he quickly discovered that true impact comes from building relationships — particularly with seniors and their families. That realization led him to deepen his investment in the Bartow County community, where he has become a passionate advocate and servant leader.
John credits his transformation into a civic leader to the guidance and support of Dr. Lance Barry, Jennifer Williams of United Way of Bartow County, and his fellow Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Bartow County, who have all helped shape his vision of purpose-driven leadership.
John proudly serves in the following roles:
Board Member, United Way of Bartow County
Board Member, Salvation Army of Cartersville
Weekly Mentor, at-need students at Allatoona Elementary
Club Program Chair, Rotary Club of Bartow County
Assistant Secretary, New Frontier of Bartow County — a Black male civic organization promoting civil rights in the region
Member, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Mason, Masonic Lodge #6
Committee Member, Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Bartow Program
Graduate, Leadership Bartow Class of 2025
Whether he's mentoring youth, organizing community programs, or advocating for underserved populations, John leads with integrity, compassion, and commitment. Known for his warm demeanor and deep sense of connection, he continues to build bridges between people, policy, and purpose — always with a smile.
