John Popenoe

Background

Popenoe, John was born on January 24, 1929 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Paul and Betty (Stankowitch) Popenoe.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1950; Master of Sciences, University Maryland., 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland., 1955.

Career

Assistant horticulturist, United States Department of Agriculture, Miami, 1955-1958; associate professor horticulture, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, 1958-1959; associate horticulturist, U. Florida Subtropical Experiment Station, 1960-1963; director, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami, 1963-1991; horticultural consultant, since 1991.

Achievements

• John Popenoe has been listed as a noteworthy administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1952-1954.

Connections

Married Geraldine V. Mann, June 29, 1952. Children: Deborah Irene, Natalie, Juanita, Jennifer.

Father:

Paul Popenoe

Mother:

Betty (Stankowitch) Popenoe

Spouse:

Geraldine V. Mann

child:

Juanita Popenoe

child:

Deborah Irene Popenoe

child:

Natalie Popenoe

child:

Jennifer Popenoe