Background
Ropes, John Milton was born on August 23, 1924 in Onawa, Iowa, United States. Son of Wayne Moorehead and Cora (Grapes) Ropes.
Ropes, John Milton was born on August 23, 1924 in Onawa, Iowa, United States. Son of Wayne Moorehead and Cora (Grapes) Ropes.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1963. MSED, Drake University, 1966.
Commissioner, State of Iowa Commerce Commission, DEs Moines, 1952-1959; director Manpower Development Counsel, Office of Governor State of Iowa, Des Moines, 1964-1968; director state and local programs Federal Water Quality Administration, Department Interior, Washington, 1968-1971; assistant director manpower programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1972-1977; director state and local noise programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1977-1981; director office noise control, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1981-1982; director small business office, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, since 1983.
Sergeant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1945. Member Senior Executive Association, American Legion (Onawa chapter), DAV, Masons, Blue Lodge, Consistory, Shriners.
Married Sharlean Mary Lou Gardow, August 18, 1949. 1 son, Milton Baxter.