Background
Dillard, John Robert was born on March 14, 1955 in Sylva, North Carolina, United States. Son of George Washington and Ethel Thomasine (Freeman) Dillard.
Dillard, John Robert was born on March 14, 1955 in Sylva, North Carolina, United States. Son of George Washington and Ethel Thomasine (Freeman) Dillard.
Bachelor of Business Administration cum laude, Western Carolina University, 1977. Juris Doctor, Samford University, 1980. Postgraduate, Western Carolina University, 1988.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administrator with honors, Southwest University, 1989. Diploma in theology, Celtic Order St. Adamnan, 2004.
Sole practice, Cashiers, North Carolina, 1980-1981. Partner Alley, Killian, Kersten & Dillard, Waynesville, 1981-1985. Senior vice president, attorney Commonwealth Land Title Company, Asheville, 1985-1993.
President Stewart Title of North Carolina, since 1993, state manager, since 1993. Legal counsel Woodmen of World Insurance, Waynesville, 1982-1985, board directors. Secretary Beta-Zeta Ltd., Waynesville, 1982-1984, board directors.
Consultant Nereus Inc., Greenville, Tennessee, 1986-1988. Adjunct faculty Asheville-Buncome Technology College, 1990-1993, Mars Hill College, 1992. Instructor National Business Institute, 1996.
Bishop St. Brendan's Province Celtic Church, Scotland.
Legal counsel, board directors Lambda Chi Alpha, Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1983-1985. Advisory Junior Achievement, Clyde, North Carolina, 1984. Member of Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association (certified arbitrator), North Carolina Land Title Association, North Carolina Real Property Association, American Land Title Association, North Carolina College Advocacy, North Carolina State Bar (member constitutional law committee 1996—2000), North Carolina Academy Trial Lawyers, Woodsmen (trustee 1982-1999), Masons.
Married Olga Malei, February 3, 1998.