Background
Burge, JOhn Kenneth was born on November 24, 1926 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Floyd Smith and Vivian (Saylor) Burge.
Burge, JOhn Kenneth was born on November 24, 1926 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Floyd Smith and Vivian (Saylor) Burge.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, North Carolina State University.
Architectural engineer Floyd S. Burge Construction Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1950-1961, chief executive officer, honorary president, 1962-1983, president, chief executive officer, since 1984. Architectural millwork estimator Home Lumber Company, Winston-Salem, chief executive officer, 1962-1983, president, chief executive officer, 1984-1989, Burge Enterprises, Winston-Salem, since 1966, BlackBerry&L, Winston-Salem, since 1986. Executive vice president Structural Systems International, Inc., Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, 1971-1973, executive vice president, consultant, since 1974.
Active, Ardmore Moravian Church, since 1930. Past board elders, chairman Christian education committee, chairman spiritual life committee, superintendent Sunday school, Sunday school teacher, choir soloist. Past. chairman central board trustees, Southern Province, Moravian Church American, also delegate to Provincial Synods and member numerous committees.
Member advisory council Small Business Administration. Past board directors Winston-Salem National Little League. Past trustee, Salem Academy and College.
Past member advisory committee, board trustees of Piedmont Bible College. Past board directors, Forsyth County Economic Development Corporation. Member Associated General Contractors American, Center Piedmont Contractors Association, North Carolina Society Engineers, Winston-Salem Engineers Club, Winston-Salem Civitan Club (past president).
Married Emily Shaffner. Children: Sandra Kaye, Wayne Douglas.