John Sherman, Senior Partner
John is a co-founder of The Headwaters Group, with 25 years of experience in non-profit management, grantmaking, and strategic planning.

As executive director of the Tennessee Environmental Council, he earned special recognition from the Tennessee State Legislature and Governor for his humanitarian service. As program director and acting executive director of the Great Lakes Protection Fund, John combined his non-profit experiences with philanthropy. He currently chairs the regional solid waste board for Davidson County, Tennessee and serves on the board of his neighborhood association.

John earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the American Evaluation Association and the American Public Health Association.

Growing up in rural Michigan, John worked on his family farm in the summers. This connection to the land nurtured his passion for the outdoors, which includes a love of fishing and hiking. Taking a walk with John is an educational experience—with his degree in botany, he can name every plant in sight…and he does.

He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and three children.

Contact John Sherman: 615.383.9606 or jsherman@headwatersgroup.com