Background
Roberts,, John Alexander was born on May 16, 1937 in New York City. Son of John Alexander Roberts and Jean Markham (Herring) Rowe.
Roberts,, John Alexander was born on May 16, 1937 in New York City. Son of John Alexander Roberts and Jean Markham (Herring) Rowe.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Butler University, 1962.
Trust officer Merchants National Bank, Indianapolis, 1963-1969. Vice president, general manager Stokely Diversified Investment, 1969-1973. Regional general manager Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, 1973-1977.
Chairman, president Photovest Corporation, 1977-1978. Chairman, president, owner Sherman Carburetor Parts, 1978-1986, Format, Inc., Indianapolis, since 1986, also board directors. Board directors NuCom Communications Ltd. of Missouri.
Board directors Estate Planning Council, Indianapolis, 1963-1968, Marion County Cancer Society, Indianapolis, 1969, Indianapolis Opera Company, 1986-1990, Indianapolis Museum Arts, 1963-1990, United Fund Indianapolis, 1963, Joseph E. Cain Foundation, 1980-1990, Butler University Alumni Association, 1988-1990. Board directors, co-founder Penrod Society, 1963-1990. Member Society Colonial Wars (past governor), The International Wine & Food Society, Indiana Manufacturer Association, Advertising Club Indianapolis, Woodstock Club, Wolf Run Golf, University Club, Boca Grande Club, Dramatic Club, Lemon Bay Golf Club, Crooked Creek Gun Club, Indianapolis Raquet Club.
Married Juliet Greathouse Cain, November 3, 1962. Children: Christina Hollingsworth, Markham Cain.