Background
West, John Roderick was born on August 9, 1941 in Providence. Son of John R. and Viola E. W.
West, John Roderick was born on August 9, 1941 in Providence. Son of John R. and Viola E. W.
Bachelor, University Rhode Island, 1964.
Trainee, assistant manager M&M Transportation Company, Boston, 1967-1970. Terminal manager Associated Transport Incorporated, New York York City, 1970-1972, Ryder Truck Lines, Jacksonville, Florida, 1972-1974, region manager, 1974-1980. Vice president operations Sun Carriers Inc., Philadelphia, 1980-1983.
Executive vice president Red Star Express Lines, Newark, 1983-1987, president, since 1987.
Served to lieutenant United States Coast Guard, 1964-1967, Vietnam.
Married Nancy MacGary, April 29, 1967. 1 child, Christine.