Background
Simpkins, John Robert was born on February 16, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
Simpkins, John Robert was born on February 16, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
Graduate, Ohio Peace Officers Basic Training Program, 1978. Associate in Architectural and Mechanical Design, Youngstown State University, 1979.
Senior draftsman, Aetna Std., Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, 1981-1985; senior draftsman, GenDynamics, Grotton, Connecticut, 1984; draftsman, Perrine Engineering, Poland, Ohio., 1985-1987; sales engineer, United Engineering, Youngstown, Ohio., 1987-1991; machine designer, Glowe-Smith Indiana, Warren, Ohio., 1991-1997; machine designer, Danieli-Wean Inc., Youngstown, Ohio., since 1997. Research deputy sherrif, Mahoning County, Ohio, 1978-1985.
Social chairman Divorces Aren't Really the End, Boardman, Ohio, 1987-1989. Member Pyro Technique Guild International, Ohio Pyrotechnics Arts Guild (charter).