Background
Wacker, John August was born on October 24, 1920 in Temple, Texas, United States. Son of John August and Charlotte (Dickson) Wacker.
construction company executive
Wacker, John August was born on October 24, 1920 in Temple, Texas, United States. Son of John August and Charlotte (Dickson) Wacker.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University Texas, Austin, 1943.
With J.W. Bateson Company, Dallas, 1946—1966, chairman, since 1966. Executive vice president Centex Corporation, since 1983, director, since 1966. Chairman Rooney Enterprises, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 1979, M.H. Golden Company, San Diego, 1982.
Director Eugene Simpson & Brother, Alexandria, Virginia, Sherry Lane National Bank. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1943-1945.
Chairman University Texas Systems Board Regents Advisory Committee Capital Improvement, National Science Studies Committee Association Children Learning Disabilities. President Wacker Foundation.
Married Lee Pinkston, October 20, 1950. Children: Lisa, Lauren.