Mr. St. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colby College. He started out in the insurance business at Mutual Boiler & Machinery Insurance Company and Factory Mutual as a Sales Representative in 1960.
Gordon joined Bosquett & Company as an Independent Insurance Agent in 1971. Later In 1984 he became a Partner of the firm, and in 1990 was elected Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer.
In August 2009, joined the Ralph C. Wilson Agency, Inc. as Vice President.
In addition to his insurance work, Mr. St. John has been a Member of the Traffic Commission for the City of Livonia since 1990. He is the Past President of The University Club of Detroit, 1986-1987. Currently, Gordon is the Associate Coach for the Shamrocks Hockey Team at Catholic Central High School. However, he was the Head Coach for the Shamrocks from 1993 to 2005, at which time he stepped down to be Associate Coach. He is also a Member of the Weekapaug Tennis Club.