Background
Berry, John Coltrin was born on November 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and Dorthy (Hubbard) Berry.
Berry, John Coltrin was born on November 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and Dorthy (Hubbard) Berry.
Bachelor of Science in Management, Northern Illinois U., 1968.
Director for services, United States Army, Savanna (Illinois) Army Depot, 1963-1973; director Office Management Sciences, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration, Dallas, 1973-1976; director Bureau Program Operation, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration, Washington, 1976-1987; senior vice president, Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Roanoke, since 1987. Speaker various health care issues.
Member Savanna (Illinois) City Council, 1968-1972. Board directors United Way of Roanoke Valley, 1987-1998, Comprehensive Health Investment Project, Roanoke, 1988-1993, Total Action Against Poverty, Roanoke, 1989-1993, Roanoke chapter American Heart Association, 1991-1993. Board directors Art Museum of Western Virginia, 1995-1997, Downtown Roanoke, Inc., since 1995, Lewis-Gale Foundation, 1995-1997.
Member American Association Industrial Engineers (board of directors), Roanoke Regional Chamber of C. (board directors 1992-1993).
Married Hazel Janette Garrett, June 4, 1961. Children: Cheryl, Pat, Andy.