Background
Stiff, John Sterling was born on February 14, 1921 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of James Harrison and Elva (Boone).
Stiff, John Sterling was born on February 14, 1921 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of James Harrison and Elva (Boone).
Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1941. Bachelor of Engineering, Yale University, 1947.
Management trainee City of Big Spring, Texas, 1938-1939, 41-42. City engineer Abilene, 1947-1951. City manager Irving, 1953-1957.
General manager Hardee-Pipkin Constrn.Co., 1957-1958. City manager Garland, Texas, 1958-1963, Amarillo, 1963-1983. President Quail Creek Development Company, 1983-1995.
President Amarillo Area Foundation, 1988. Board directors Harrington Foundation, 1989. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, 51-52.
Member International City Managers Association (past president), Texas City Managers Association (past president), Panhandle Home Builders Association (past board directors), Garland Home Builders Association, Amarillo Executive Association (president 1988-1989), Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Chamber of C., Amarillo A & M Club, Amarillo Yale Club, Rotary.
Son of; married Harriet Raschig, May 21, 1946. Children– Mark, Justin.