John Rogers Pope

Background

Pope,, John Rogers was born on December 13, 1966 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of John Rogers Senior and Joyce Marie (Davis) Pope.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Baylor University, 1989. Juris Doctor, Baylor University School Law, 1992.

Career

Associate attorney Gardere & Wynne, Limited liability partnership, Dallas, 1992-1994. President, chief operating officer Gardere Wynne & Sewell, LLP, Longview, since 1994. Vice-chairman and director First State Bank, Overton, Texas, since 1999, Lindale State Bank, since 1999, First State Bank, Van, Texas, since 1999.

Achievements

• Certified Trust and Finance Advisory, Institute Certified Bankers, 1997.

Politics

Every Christian should seek to bring industry, government, and society as a whole under the sway of the principles of righteousness, truth, and brotherly love.

Views

The strength of a society’s marriages is the greatest cause and indicator of societal health.

Membership

Past chairman Longview Regional Medical Center, Longview C. of C. President Greater Longview United Way, since 2004. Member Texas Association of Bank Counsel (president), Longview Rotary Club.

Interests

• Sports memorabilia collecting, golf, reading.

Connections

Married Carol Elise Watts, July, 29, 1989. Children: John Rogers III, Sarah Elise, William Cade.

Father:

John Rogers Senior Pope,

Mother:

Joyce Marie (Davis) Pope,

Spouse:

Carol Elise Watts

child:

Sarah Elise Pope,

child:

John Rogers III Pope,

child:

William Cade Pope,