John Andrews Tucker

Background

Tucker, John Andrews was born on August 3, 1941 in Atlanta. Son of William Dawsie and Opie Tucker.

Education

Bachelor, Mercer University, 1963. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1976.

Career

Athletic director Boys' Club Macon, Georgia, 1962-1964, program director, 1964-1966. Unit director Boys' Club of Lansing, Michigan, 1970-1976, executive director, 1976-1979, Youth Development Corporation, Lansing, since 1979. President Agency Directors Council, Lansing, 1999-2000.

Achievements

• John Andrews Tucker has been listed as a noteworthy association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Lansing, 1986-1997. Board directors Advent House Ministries, Lansing, 1987-1997. Board directors Clinton County Council for Youth, St. Johns, Michigan, since 1998, vice president, since 2000.

Active Capitol Area United Way, Lansing. Elder Westminister Presbyterian, Lansing, 1997-2000. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1966-1970.

Member Michigan Association Youth Serving Programs (treasurer since 1980), Optimist Club Lansing (president 1984, 94).

Interests

• Reading, attending cultural events, sports, civil war history.

Connections

Married Allene Smith, June 9, 1963. Children: John A. Junior, Laura E., Matthew W.

Father:

William Dawsie Tucker

Mother:

Opie Tucker

Spouse:

Allene Smith

child:

Matthew W. Tucker

child:

Laura E. Tucker

child:

John A. Junior Tucker