Background
Rydman, John Alan was born on July 7, 1950 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of David Vernon and Joyce Geraldine (Powell) Rydman.
Rydman, John Alan was born on July 7, 1950 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of David Vernon and Joyce Geraldine (Powell) Rydman.
Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University, 1972.
Driver, Spec's Liquors, Houston, 1972-1974; wine buyer, Spec's Liquors, since 1974; vice president, Spec's Liquors, 1980-1986; president, Spec's Liquors, since 1986. Judge wine competitions, Dallas, Houston and Snowbird, Utah. Member of advisory board Texas Wine Marketing Institute, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, since 1989.
Member Confrerie De Vignerons De Saint Vincent, Texas Package Store Association (co-chairman convention 1979-1988, vice president since 1986, state convention chairman since 1989), Wineand Spirits Guild American (program committee, industry relations committee), Internat.Wine and Food Society (board directors since 1979, president 1985-1986), Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha, Mu Phi Epsilon.
Married Karen Lynn Jackson, May 23, 1971. 1 child, Lisa Lynn.