Background
Chapon, Jean Pierre was born on May 24, 1928 in Ales, Gard, France. Son of Fernand and Elise (Rougnon) Chapon.
Chapon, Jean Pierre was born on May 24, 1928 in Ales, Gard, France. Son of Fernand and Elise (Rougnon) Chapon.
Degree in engineering, Ecole Polytech., France, 1951. Degree in engineering, Ecole National des Ponts et Chaussees, France, 1953.
Engineer Port de Rouen, France, 1955-1966. Director des ports maritimes et des voies navigables Ministere de l'Equipement, Paris, 1968-1975, general secretary merchant navy, 1975-1978, vice-chairman conseil general des ponts et chaussees, 1978-1981. Chairman Eyes Lips Face-France, 1981-1988, Voies Navigables de France, Paris, 1991-1992.
President conseil de perfectionnement Ecole Speciale des Travaux Publics du Batiment et de l'Industrie, since 1992. Pres Institute Pour la Recherche Appliquee Genie Civil, Paris, since 1989, Institute Oceanographique, Paris, since 1999. President Academy Marine, Paris, 2000—2002.
Conseiller municipal Commune de Chateauneuf de Gadagne, France, since 1989. Conseiller communications de Communes des Pays de la Sorgues.
Married Sabine Eugenie Laroche, July 18, 1952. Children: Benedicte, Jean-Paul, Christine.