John Ingham is a nationally respected voice in the fields of mental health and addiction recovery, with nearly a decade of experience advancing treatment services, shaping public health policy, and building bridges between people, programs, and purpose.

Raised in the eastern plains of Colorado in a town called Calhan, and now rooted in Sparta, Tennessee, John brings both lived experience and professional excellence to his work. A 10-year recovered heroin and meth addict, his journey from addiction to advocacy has inspired his work across local, state, and federal landscapes. John has collaborated with a wide range of leaders, including former White House presidential appointees Jim Carroll (Former Assistant to The President and Deputy Chief of Staff, and Director of The Office of National Drug Control Policy) & Uttam Dhillon (Former Acting Administrator of The DEA, 15th Director of INTERPOL Washington), the late godfather of Harm Reduction, Mark Kinzly, and was appointed by Mayor David Briley to serve on the committee managing Nashville’s $2 million HIV outreach and treatment budget for harm reduction under the Ryan White Foundation & the public health department. 

He played a key role in policy discussions with the Texas Senate surrounding the passage of HB1486 and worked alongside Texas Health and Human Services leadership to shape behavioral health strategies. His contributions have extended into media as well — with several televised appearances, including participation in an Emmy Award-winning journalistic documentary focused on addiction and recovery. John is widely recognized for his innovative work in telehealth expansion, marketing strategy, and advocacy for patient-centered treatment access. His national reach includes go-to-market development for behavioral health centers, as well as public commentary on ethical care models for those experiencing substance use disorders.

But despite his deep involvement in systems and policy, John’s greatest peace comes from the land. In 2024, he and his wife JoBeth established Ingham Farm & Spring Preserve, a 7-acre homestead nestled beneath Gum Springs Mountain. There, he raises chickens, cultivates heirloom crops, uncovers ancient artifacts, and stewards the land with reverence for its Indigenous and Appalachian history.

John is now preparing to welcome his first son in October 2025, adding “dad” to a long list of roles: farmer, advocate, storyteller, builder, and friend. Whether drafting federal policy or harvesting soy-free, pasture-raised eggs from his hens in Sparta, John remains committed to building a life that heals — one rooted in truth, recovery, and legacy.