Background
Zinda, John D. was born on April 2, 1938 in Inglewood, California, United States. Son of Walter David and Florence Ann (Lemker) Zinda.
Zinda, John D. was born on April 2, 1938 in Inglewood, California, United States. Son of Walter David and Florence Ann (Lemker) Zinda.
Bachelor, California State University, Los Angeles, 1960; Master of Science, United States Sport Academy, 1982.
Teacher, Claremont (California) Unified School District, 1962-1965; teacher, Charter Oak, Covina, California, 1965-1968; assistant professor, Claremont McKenna College, 1968-1974; associate professor, Claremont Mckenna College, 1974-1982; professor, Claremont Mckenna College, since 1982.
Member planning committee City of Upland, California, 1976-1982. Member American Football Coaches Association (Regional Coach of Year 1986).
Married Suzanne Marie Saladin, December 26, 1959. Children: Mark, Mike, David, Gary, Sandra.