Background
III, John Lonsdale Roper, was born on January 19, 1927 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of John Lonsdale II and Sarah (Dryfoos) R.
III, John Lonsdale Roper, was born on January 19, 1927 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of John Lonsdale II and Sarah (Dryfoos) R.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1949; Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951.
Chief Executive Officer, president, Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock corporation, 1985-1991; president, Chief Executive Officer, Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, since 1991; also board directors, Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation. Director John L. Roper Corporation, Cruise International, Inc., The Flagship Group Ltd. President, director Lonsdale Building Corporation Marepcon Corporation-International.
With United States Coast Guard, 1945-1946. Member Shipbuilders Council American (board directors).
Married Jane Preston Harman, September 29, 1951. Children: Susan Roper, John Lonsdale IV, Sarah Preston Roper Massey, Jane Harman Roper Van Sciver, Katherine Hayward Roper Stout.