Background
Vargus, Brian Stanley was born on August 2, 1938 in Vallejo, California, United States. Son of Stanley John and Edna Nettie (Rabb) Vargus.
educator political consultant sociologist
Vargus, Brian Stanley was born on August 2, 1938 in Vallejo, California, United States. Son of Stanley John and Edna Nettie (Rabb) Vargus.
Bachelor, University California, Berkeley, 1961. Master of Arts, University California, Berkeley, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1969.
Instructor Bakersfield College, California, 1964—1966, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1966—1969. Assistant professor University Pittsburgh, 1969—1975. Professor sociology Purdue University, Indianapolis, since 1975, director publication opinion laboratories, since 1984.
President Opinion Research and Eval., since 1980. Consultant Bayh, Tabbert & Capehart, Indianapolis, 1984, Public Policy Consultant, Bloomington, 1984, Baker & Daniels, Indianapolis, 1985, Handley & Miller, Indianapolis, 1986, United States Department Justice, 1987, Clay County Proseuctor, Indiana, 1987, Indiana Bell, 1986—1987, Indiana Association Realtors, 1986—1987. Political analyst Station WISH-television, Indianapolis, since 1984.
Speaker in field.
President board directors Greater Indiana Council Alcholism, National Council Alcoholism, Indianapolis, 1982—1984. Board directors Indianapolis Shakespeare Festival, since 1988. Consultant Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, 1982, Children's Museum, Indianapolis, 1984, 1987, Governor's Task Force Drunk Driving, since 1984.
Member of Midwest Association Publication Opinion Research, American Association Public Opinion, American Sociological Assn.9.
Married Nanci Jean Reginelli, August 29, 1964. 1 adopted child Jilda children: Rebecca, Abigail.