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John O’Neill-Knasick
John Paul O’Neill-Knasick (born November 23, 2004) is an American entrepreneur, real estate professional, and former athlete. He is known for his achievements in real estate and his successful entrepreneurial ventures. [[File:John O'Neill-Knasick.jpg|thumb|right|

John O'Neill-Knasick
2023 Headshot Captured and Edited by Stephanie Quattropani.]]

Parents and Occupations
John O’Neill-Knasick was born at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland, United States. He is the son of Darren Knasick, an architect for the State University of New York (SUNY) Construction Fund, and Tara-Jean O’Neill, a former professor at Hudson Valley Community College and currently a marketing professional at Hyman Hayes Associates architectural firm.

Early Interests and Activities
John exhibited a keen interest in sports and finance from an early age. He played varsity soccer and was on the varsity indoor and outdoor track teams during high school. He also played for the UAlbany Men's golf team. At the age of 15, he began investing and significantly increased his sister's stock portfolio by 400% in less than a year.

Educational Background
He graduated from Averill Park High School and later attended the University at Albany. John acquired various certifications along the way.

Averill Park High School

 * High School Diploma
 * Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
 * Grade: 4.0
 * Activities and societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Indoor Track & Field, Varsity Outdoor Track & Field, Robotics Club, National Honors Society

University at Albany, School of Business

 * Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentrations in Finance and Analytics, BBA
 * Bachelor of Accountancy, BAcc
 * 2022 - May 2026
 * Grade: 3.84
 * Activities and societies: Club Golf, CRU Albany

Certifications

 * REALTOR® certification presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
 * Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent certification presented by The State of New York
 * Express Offers certification presented by Exp Realty.

Early Ventures
In 2019, John O’Neill-Knasick founded his first startup, OKEnterprise. The company focused on dropshipping, buying products from direct liquidation websites, and selling them on various marketplaces and his e-commerce website. He also created a line of clothing using print-by-demand services and sold these items online.

Real Estate
O’Neill-Knasick began his real estate career at the age of 18 when he got licensed and joined Exp Realty. He sold his first property at 18 and went on to sell 12 properties valued at over 1.3 million dollars in his first year.

Recent Projects
In 2024, he formed The O’Neill-Knasick Team at Exp Realty. This young and ambitious team aims to establish a strong presence in the eastern United States real estate market.

Philanthropy
John O’Neill-Knasick is known for his commitment to building long-lasting relationships with his clients, focusing on honesty and integrity in his professional dealings.

Personal Life
John O’Neill-Knasick currently resides in Averill Park, NY, with his wife, Stephanie Quattropani. He enjoys golfing, fishing, classical music, investing, real estate, and finance.

Awards and Honors

 * National Honors Society (2021)
 * Scholar Athlete of the Week (2021)
 * Project Lead The Way Award (2022)
 * President's Education Award (2022)
 * Poestenkill Business Association Christian P. Momrow Memorial Award (2022)
 * Minerva Scholarship, Associated with University at Albany, SUNY (Aug 2022)
 * Dean’s List, Associated with University at Albany, SUNY (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)

Tara O’Neill
Director of Business Development at Hyman Hayes, Marketing Expert. "John knows his business. He believes in creating long-lasting relationships over a quick sale. His references are impressive. And he will tell you the truth. John's a keeper!" - November 15, 2023.

Stephanie Quattropani
Realtor® at eXp Realty, Accounting & Finance Student at UAlbany School of Business. "John does a fantastic job at finding the perfect home for his clients. I’ve worked hand in hand with him as his Realtor Assistant and have seen his immense dedication to his work and clients." - October 27, 2023.