John P. Sentovich
John is employed by Savant Capital Management in Rockford, IL., where he is responsible for educating prospective clients about Savant’s investment and planning services and creating brand awareness in the markets served by Savant.
He also provides philanthropic assistance to private and family foundations and works with religious entities and clients to implement Catholic/socially responsible investing.
John has been involved in the foundation and gift planning industries since 1992, working extensively during his career with non-profit organizations. Prior to joining Savant, he was the director of gift planning at Northern Illinois University. He also served as the Director of Planned Giving and the executive director of the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Rockford.
John earned a bachelor of arts degree in international marketing from California State University, Fullerton, and a master of arts degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He met his wife, Paula, a Rockford native, in Steubenville and together they have raised four children.
John is the president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Holy Family conference. Past service includes chair of the planned giving committee for Carpenter’s Place, a resource center for the homeless; president of the Northern Illinois Planned Giving Council; and board member of the Suburban Chicago Planned Giving Council.