Background
Dempsey, John Richard was born on September 15, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Richard and Rose Alice (Conlan) Dempsey.
Dempsey, John Richard was born on September 15, 1945 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Richard and Rose Alice (Conlan) Dempsey.
Bachelor of Arts, Notre Dame U., 1967; Master of Arts, College William and Mary, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, University Massachusetts, 1975.
Professor, College Charleston, South Carolina., 1974-1977; management analyst, O.M.B., Washington, 1977-1978; dean, College Charleston, South Carolina., 1978-1982; president, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina, 1982-1989; president, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, North Carolina, since 1989.
Board of directors World 600 Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1983, Belmont United Way, North Carolina since 1983. Board visitors Country Day School, Charlotte, since 1984, Mercy Hospital, Charlotte, since 1983. Served to Lieutenant United States Navy, 1967-1971.
Vietnam; Fellow Society for Values in Higher Education. Member American Political Science Association, Gastonia Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1983), Yeamans Hall Club (Charleston), Pinehurst Country Club.
Married Evelyn Theresa Condon, April 27, 1968. Children— Michael, John.