Background
Copeland, John Allen was born on August 9, 1923 in Converse, Louisiana, United States. Son of Robert S. and Lou (Leysath) Copeland.
food packing company executive
Copeland, John Allen was born on August 9, 1923 in Converse, Louisiana, United States. Son of Robert S. and Lou (Leysath) Copeland.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Louisiana State University, 1948.
With beef department Swift & Company, Sioux City, Iowa, 1948-1953, with operating and corporation management various locations, 1953-1966, vice president Chicago, 1966-1973, president Fresh Meats division, 1973-1980. President, chief executive officer Swift Indiana Packing Company, 1980, Swift Indiana Corporation, Chicago, since 1981. Chairman board National Live Stock and Meat Board, Chicago, 1972-1974, American Meat Institute, Washington, 1981-1983.
Industry representative Department Agriculture Task Force, Washington, 1979.
Served to captain United States Army, 1943-1945, Europe.
Married Lois A. Hansen, September 24, 1945. Children: John A., Wade K., Victor G.