Background
Platt, Joe-Ann Elizabeth was born on September 27, 1933 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joe W. and Elizabeth Geraldine Sowder.
government official clothing company executive
Platt, Joe-Ann Elizabeth was born on September 27, 1933 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joe W. and Elizabeth Geraldine Sowder.
Company secretary Platt & Associates, Davenport, Iowa, 1960—1980, president, 1981—1983. Founder, president, chief operating officer JPD Inc., Davenport, since 1969. Executive assistant, regional representative United States Department Labor, Kansas City, Missouri.
National secretary Young Republican National Federation, 1968—1971. Iowa delegate-at-large Republican National Convention, 1968. Member Iowa State Committee Ronald Reagan, 1980.
Member of National Association Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (director 1979-1984, first woman elected to organization in 50-year history).
Married John Bowman Platt, June 15, 1952. Children: Judith, Jeb, Jo-Ellyn, Joe B.