Background
Watkins, John Arden was born on November 25, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Rafe Arden and Lillian (Googe) Watkins.
Watkins, John Arden was born on November 25, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Rafe Arden and Lillian (Googe) Watkins.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1966. Master of Business Administration, University Virginia, 1972.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1959, advanced through grades to colonel, 1979, from senior advisor Vietnam to director logistics, 1967-1971, from director public affairs to troop Commander Korea, 1972-1975. Colonel Pentagon, Washington, 1975-1979. Retired United States Army, 1979.
Consultant Washington, 1979-1980. Marketing manager Advanced Technology, McLean, Virginia, 1980-1984. Consultant Raleigh, North Carolina, 1984-1986.
President, chief executive officer Management Research and Planning Corporation, from 1986. Board directors City Market Business Center, Raleigh, since 1988, Catalyst Business Services, Raleigh, since 1988.
Member Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, 1988-1990. Volunteer Julian Ford Political Campaign, Raleigh, 1989. Member Wake County Education Foundation (director marketing designate 1990), Wake County Arts Council.
Married Alice Faye Wood, June 3, 1961. Children: John Junior, Brett Alan.