Background
Prepolec, John Ivan was born on December 8, 1921 in Croatia, Yugoslavia. Arrived in United States, 1936, naturalized, 1944. Son of Joseph and Slavica (Solgat) Prepolec.
Tool and die company executive
Prepolec, John Ivan was born on December 8, 1921 in Croatia, Yugoslavia. Arrived in United States, 1936, naturalized, 1944. Son of Joseph and Slavica (Solgat) Prepolec.
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University, 1948. Master of Science, Wayne State University, 1952.
With Northeastern Tool & Die Corporation, Warren, Michigan, 1946—1981. Executive vice president, 1967—1978. Secretary, president & chief executive officer, 1978—1981.
Chairman, chief executive officer Prepolec Industries, West Bloomfield, Michigan, since 1981. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Board directors Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Grand Opera Association. Member of University Michigan President, Detroit Croatian Board Trade (charter), Engineering Society, Anthony Wayne, Detroit Economic, Detroit Athletic, Oakland University President' Club (life), Knights of Columbus.
Married Lucille Drazick Prepolec, June 8, 1946. Children: Linda, Karen, John.