Background
Roark, George James was born on December 13, 1889 in Denton, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Hembry and Joann (Pinckley) Roark.
Roark, George James was born on December 13, 1889 in Denton, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Hembry and Joann (Pinckley) Roark.
Specialized in college work in law, сivil engineering and economics.
Formerly general manager Phoenix Furniture Company, Beaumont. Vice president Texas Cold Storage Company, San Antonio. City manager (first) Beaumont, 1920-1924.
Directed 1st Community Chest Campaign for Beaumont.
Reorganized financial affairs of Beaumont. Built $100,000 South. Texas State Fair plant in 2 months, 1922.
Developed park and playground system for Beaumont. First city manager Pensacola, Florida, 1931-1948.
City manager Augusta, Georgia, 1948, Meridian, Mississippi from 1949.
Organized and director salvage and war drives, Civil Defense for Pensacola, 1941-1943. Treasurer, and member board war camp recreation for soldiers at military camp, San Antonio, World War I. Captain Allied Military Government, United States Army, 1943.
Governor and civil affairs officer, Allied Control Commission in Italy, 1943-1945. Returned Pensacola 1945, resumed city management.
Organized Liberty Bond sales.
San Antonio, et cetera
Member Florida City Mgrs. Association (president), Florida League of Municipalities (vice-president), International City Mgrs. Association (vice-president).
Mason (32 degree).
Clubs: Rotary, Country (Pensacola).
Married Maud Clark, of Royse City, Texas, April. Children: George James, John Clark (deceased).