Background
Popma, Eugene John was born on July 12, 1923 in Jackso, Michigan, United States. Son of Nicholas John and Mary Agnes (Andrews) Popma.
Popma, Eugene John was born on July 12, 1923 in Jackso, Michigan, United States. Son of Nicholas John and Mary Agnes (Andrews) Popma.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, University Detroit, 1948. Master of Science in Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1958. Postgraduate, Dartmouth College, 1964.
Accountant Pacific Telephone Сompany, Los Angeles, 1948—1953, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, New York City, 1953—1955. Assistant comptroller Indiana Bell Telephone Сompany, Indianapolis, 1955—1961, general traffic manager, 1961—1973, assistant vice president publication relations, 1973—1975. Director Channel 20 Public Broadcasting Station, Wesley-Otterbein Insurance Corporation.
Arbitrator Central Indiana Better Business Bureau Inc., Indianapolis. Member school board St. Luke School, Indianapolis, 1969—1970. Vice president Boy Scouts America, 1970—1973.
President Dad's Club. Member President's Council Brebeuf Preparatory School, Indianapolis, 1973. Vice chairman, co-founder Life Today House Drug Addicts, Indianapolis, 1971—1973.
Board directors Martin Center Institute Black Culture. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member of Amateur Athletic Union (executive committee member 1974), Public Relations Society America (accredited member), T-34 Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, Luscombe Association, Antique Airplane Association, Devon Civic League (vice president 1956-1957), Indiana Association Amateur Athletic Union (president 1974-1975).
Married Ann Connor Popma, June 12, 1982. Children: Jeffrey John, Valerie Marie.