Background
Copeland, Eugene Herman was born on April 7, 1934 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Son of Eugene Herman and Mary (Hurd) Copeland.
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Eugene Herman Copeland
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Bachelor in Building Design, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1955.
Career
Architectural intern David L. Ragland, Danville, Virginia, 1956—1958. Associate, Albert C. Woodroof & A. C. Woodroof, Junior Greensboro, North Carolina, 1958—1962. Architect and planner Odell Associates, Inc., Charlotte, 1962—1980, president, director, 1978—1980.
Founder, principal E. H. Copeland Junior, architect and planner, since 1980. Served to captain United States Army, 1956.
Achievements
Religion
The teaching of the Bible is a key in understanding the way by which a person obtains salvation.
Politics
The Church must be self-critical before it presumes to be critical of others.
Views
One may feel driven by urges such as anger, lust or greed. If anybody is willing to be open to the Holy Spirit, God helps to resist evil and to live life to the full.
Membership
Board directors Myers Park Home Owners Association, 1973—1978. Active member, fund doctor United Arts Council, 1974, United Way, 1979. Member, study commission Charlotte Uptown Development Authority, 1977.
Chairman board directors Myers Park Foundation, since 1978. President, board directors Central Charlotte Association, 1979—1983. Board directors Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, since 1986.
Member of American Institute of Architects (past president, Charlotte chapter, vice president, North Carolina association 1980), Charlotte Chamber of Commerce (chairman, state legislation task force 1974-1975), Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association (past president & director, Carolina chapter, Alumni Service award, Carolina chapter 1973), American Institute Certified Planners, Myrtle Beach Tennis Club, Charlotte Country Club, Charlotte Athletic Club (director 1975-1979, 1982-1987, secretary 1979, president 1986), Commonwealth Virginia Club.
Connections
Married Ann McColman, May 24, 1958. Children: Allison, Sarah Lee, Letitia.
