John J. Sherman
# John J. Sherman

John J. Sherman (born September 6, 1967) is an American professional bodybuilder.

## Education

John Sherman attended, from 1984 to 1988, the University of Houston.

## Deputy career

From September 1988 to September 1999, Sherman was a deputy for the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

## Bodybuilding career

### Professional

**Competition history**

* 1987 NPC Texas State Championships - 1st (LW)
* 1988 NPC Collegiate Nationals - 1st (Overall and MW)
* 1988 NPC USA Championships - 3rd (MW)
* 1989 NPC USA Championships - 1st (MW)
* 1990 NPC Nationals - 4th (LHW)
* 1991 NPC Nationals - 5th (LHW)
* 1992 NPC Nationals - 1st (Overall and LHW)
* 1992 NPC USA Championships - 1st (LHW)
* 1993 IFBB Chicago Pro Championships - 2nd
* 1993 IFBB Grand Prix England - 12th
* 1993 IFBB Grand Prix Finland - 9th
* 1993 IFBB Grand Prix France (2) - 15th
* 1993 IFBB Grand Prix Germany (2) - 12th
* 1993 IFBB Grand Prix Spain - 10th
* 1993 IFBB Night of Champions - 3rd
* 1993 IFBB Mr. Olympia - DNP
* 1993 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - 8th
* 1994 IFBB Chicago Pro Championships - 2nd
* 1994 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - 2nd
* 1994 IFBB Night of Champions - 3rd
* 1994 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 16th
* 1995 IFBB Houston Pro Championships - 4th
* 2000 IFBB Night of Champions - DNP
* 2000 IFBB Toronto Pro - 15th
* 2001 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational - 9th
* 2001 IFBB San Francisco Pro - 7th
* 2007 IFBB New York Pro Championships - 10th
* 2010 IFBB Phoenix Pro - 11th (Open)
* 2013 IFBB Chicago Pro Championships - 6th (LW)
* 2013 IFBB Phoenix Pro - 9th (LW)
* 2014 IFBB Phoenix Pro - 6th (LW)

## Personal life

Sherman is a Christian. He currently lives in Houston, Texas. He is currently the owner of Fitness Fanatics and Great Earth Vitamins (since March 2007).

