John L. Risner

John L. Risner. Producer: The Deprogrammer. Risner was born in the small railroad town of Willard, OH to Arnold D. Risner and Phyllis Ann Risner (nee Durr). He graduated from Willard High School in 1986 and accepted a football scholarship from Tiffin University. He has appeared in over 40 regional and national commercials. His first appearance on film was as an uncredited news reporter in the 2001 film "Proximity".