John Chester Roberts

Background

Roberts, John Chester was born on January 19, 1947 in Liberty, Indiana, United States. Son of R. Leonard and Ruth Ellen (Jervis) Roberts.

Education

AB, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1969; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1974.

Career

Industrial psychologist, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, 1974-1979; manager personnel development, Parker Pen Company, Janesville, Wisconsin, 1979-1981; corporation director compensation, benefits and policies, Sears Roebuck and Company, Chicago, 1981-1984; vice president human resources and facilities management, Miami (Florida) Herald Public Company, since 1984.

Membership

Served as captain United States Army Reserve, 1971-1972. Member American Psychological Association, American Society Personnel Administration, American Compensation Association, American Society for Training and Development.

Connections

Married Nancy E. Spinks, July 27, 1974. Children: David, Daniel.

Father:

R. Leonard Roberts

Mother:

Ruth Ellen (Jervis) Roberts

Spouse:

Nancy E. Spinks

child:

David Roberts

child:

Daniel Roberts