John Adeniji was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria to Rev. Joshua Adeniji and his mother Mrs. Deborah Adeniji who are both Ibadan indigenes of Yemetu Kanbi region. Mr. Adenij moved to the United States with his family in 1989 to pursue his education with a dream of a better life. Mr. Adeniji attended the University of North Texas in Denton, TX where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Mr. Adeniji is a Certified Financial Planner and has practiced in the field for the past 20 years. Mr. Adeniji is passionate about helping people in any way that he can by giving back to his local community and his native Ibadan. He has been a mentor with the I have a Dream foundation, and has also worked with youths in his church in various capacities since 2002. Mr. Adeniji is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. He is a faithful member of the African Evangelical Baptist Church where he currently serves as a Deacon.