John grew up in Sibley, graduated from Sibley Community High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Northwestern College in Orange City. He also holds two Master's Degrees. John and his wife, Cami, have three adult children.

John has been involved in water quality and conservation work for more than 20 years. He is the President of the Okoboji Protective Association and works to protect water resources. He retired from the National Guard after 25 years, serving numerous deployments overseas.

Wills' life has been dedicated to service and now he is looking to work on behalf of Iowans in the Statehouse.

Wills is a Founding Member of Pheasants Forever in Osceola County, and a member of the State Pheasants Forever Council. He is also a member of the Friends of Lakeside Lab and Veterans of Foreign War.

In the Iowa House, John serves on the Administration and Rules, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, and State Government committees. He also serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee.

He was elected as a House Assistant Majority Leader in 2015.