Background
Coupe, John Donald was born on August 29, 1931 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alfred and Erna (Hohenberger) Coupe.
university official economics educator
Coupe, John Donald was born on August 29, 1931 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alfred and Erna (Hohenberger) Coupe.
Bachelor of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1953; Master of Arts, Clark University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Clark University, 1960.
Member faculty, U. Maine, Orono, 1958-1961;
assistant professor, U. Maine, Orono, 1962-1966;
professor economics, U. Maine, Orono, since 1966;
department chairman, U. Maine, Orono, 1969-1976, 89-92;
vice president finance and administration, U. Maine, Orono, 1979-1983. Assistant professor economics Kent State University, 1961-1962. Consultant Casco Bank & Trust Company, 1966-1968, State Credit Research Committee, 1964, 69.
Chairman Maine Manpower Advisory Committee, 1964-1972, vice chairman, 1972-1973. Member Woodlands Taxation Study Committee, 1970, Maine Advisory Council on Vocational Education, 1971-1972.
Chairman Forest Lands Taxation Review Committee, 1971-1972. Chairman Forest Land Valuation Advisory Council, 1974-1977. Member Joint Select Committee on State Valuation, Maine, 1976-1977.
Advisory council Maine Department Manpower Affairs, 1974-1978. Consultant New England Regional Commission, 1971-1973, Growth Center Project. Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955.
Member American Economic Association, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Mavis Rydquist Sarson, September 3, 1983. Children: Jeffrey A., Stephen R., Cynthia E.