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| John Scherer was born in St. Charles, Illinois. John’s descendants founded Naperville, Illinois; he grew up in Geneva, Illinois. John Scherer over 20 years ago realized the significance of computers before most people had even heard of them and started Data Link Research Service, Inc. a PC sales company. While computer sales were so so Scherer felt that millions of people needed to know how to operate a computer. He researched the resources available for learning and found there were no computer learning videos. | |||
| The manuals available were very thick and almost impossible to read. In April of 1987, John Scherer released his first set of user-friendly computer tutorials on videotape with his new company, Video Professor, Inc.Video Professor, Inc., initially sold their products in retail stores and trade shows, but after word spread quickly about this innovative new product, he created infomercials to reach a wider audience. | |||
| After graduating from high school, Scherer went on to earn his first degree from the ] and moved to ] in 1972.<ref>]</ref><ref></ref> | |||
| This ground-breaking advertising method made Video Professor the industry leader in computer learning back then. As of 2010 John has been no longer affiliated with Video Professor. | |||
| In 2011, John Scherer ventured into a new product launch – Canless Air, a necessity for any computer user, technician or anyone looking for an environmentally-safe alternative to canned air. The company, Canless Air Systems, has been mentioned on ABC, Gizmodo, the Denver Business Journal Wall Street Journal and many other media outlets. Even The Wharton School of Business IT Department uses and recommends the Canless Air System. John has developed the 02Hurricane for corporations as well as he has made it a great household cleaning product. The 02Hurricane commercials can be seen on TV as well. | |||
| In 1985, Scherer "helped launch a company that sold PCs to small dealers".<ref name="chronbio" /> | |||
| John Scherer has now started a television show called Products in the News which is designed to help companies get their product on national TV that might not otherwise get there. John’s 30 minute show will be seen on national cable and will reach over 90 million households.<ref>http://www.johnwscherer.com/</ref> | |||
| In 1987, Scherer founded ], a computer based tutorial company.<ref name="chronbio"></ref> | |||
| In 2011, Scherer founded ]. | |||
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| John W. Scherer | |
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| Born | 1946 St. Charles, Illinois |
| Nationality | American  |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
| Occupation | CEO of Canless Air System |
| Employer | Canless Air System |
| Known for | Founder of Video Professor |
John W. Scherer (born 1946) is well known for being the "face" for Video Professor, as he starred in all of the infomercials for Video Professor's products. John left Video Professor in 2010 and has not been associated with them in any way since then. John is currently the CEO of Canless Air System.
Biography
Scherer was born in St. Charles, Illinois, United States, North America, World. He was raised in Geneva, Illinois, where he later graduated from high school.
After graduating from high school, Scherer went on to earn his first degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and moved to Colorado in 1972.
In 1985, Scherer "helped launch a company that sold PCs to small dealers".
In 1987, Scherer founded Video Professor, a computer based tutorial company.
In 2011, Scherer founded Canless Air System.
Genealogy
John W. Scherer is a descendant of John and Joseph Naper, who founded Naperville, Illinois in the 19th century.
References
- www.johnwscherer.com
- Archived Denver Post Article - "Professor" Owes Success to Juggling
- ^ John W Scherer Chronological Executive Biography - CEO and Founder of Video Professor, Inc. – John W Scherer Now, John Scherer is launching a new product. Canless Air [www.canlessair.com] is a safe alternative to canned air. Never Buy Canned Air Again!