Style Scout: John Flynn

Name: John Flynn

Age: 57

Relationship status: Married happily

Hometown: Hutchinson

Time in Lawrence: Since 1986

Occupation: Human resources director

Dream job: Guitarist for Emmylou Harris

What were you doing when scouted? Playing guitar in the worship band at Vintage Church.

Describe your style: Cautiously hipster

Fashion trends you love: Cuffed jeans, double monk-strap shoes

Fashion trends you hate: Camouflage and jeans rolled up especially high

Fashion influences: My wife and select alt-folk guitar players.

What are your favorite and least favorite things about Lawrence: I love that it’s a diverse, learning, artistic community. But it’s not close enough to mountains.

Tattoos or piercings? Zero

What’s your spirit animal (and why?): Squirrels. They work hard. They’re curious. They’re not afraid to jump to the next tree. And they like nuts.

Who do people say you look like? When I was younger, I looked like Sting, but I’ve grown out of that.

Tell us a secret: I like all the silverware in the dishwasher to be compartmentalized so it is easier to put away.