John Ryburn Stipe

Background

Stipe, John Ryburn was born on October 14, 1930 in Batesville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Ryburn Irvin and Ethel (Martin) Stipe.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, University Arkansas, 1953.

Career

County agent Arkansas Corporation Extension Service, Forrest City, 1954-1958. Credit officer Forrest City Production Credit Association, 1958-1967, president, 1967-1986, Forrest City Bank N.A., 1986—2004. Retired, 2004

Member advisory council Arkansas Gifted and Talented Children Association, Little Rock, 1976-1982.

Board directors American Institute Cooperatives, Washington, 1980-1984, Arkansas League Savings Institute, Little Rock, 1988-1992, vice chairman, 1994-1995, chairman, 1995-1996.

Achievements

• John Ryburn Stipe has been listed as a noteworthy bank executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board trustees East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, since 1990, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkedelphia, Arkansas, since 1995. Deacon, treasurer board deacons 1st Baptist Church, since 1972. Captain United States Army, 1946-1967.

Member Rotary (board directors Forrest City chapter), Junior Chamber of Commerce (Ark Chapter national director 1964, president Forrest City chapter 1963).

Interests

• Skiing, golf, fishing, travel, music.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Cato, December 19, 1958. Children: Richard M., Roger W.

Father:

Ryburn Irvin Stipe

Mother:

Ethel (Martin) Stipe

Spouse:

Mary Ann Cato

child:

Roger W. Stipe

child:

Richard M. Stipe