Background
II, John Vinson Roach, was born on November 22, 1938 in Stamford, Texas, United States. Son of John V. and Agnes M. (Hanson) R.
II, John Vinson Roach, was born on November 22, 1938 in Stamford, Texas, United States. Son of John V. and Agnes M. (Hanson) R.
Bachelor in Physics and Mathematics, Texas Christian University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Texas Christian University, 1965.
Vice president, Radio Shack, 1972-1975; vice president, Radio Shack Manufacturing, 1975-1978; executive vice president, Radio Shack, 1978-1980; general manager data processing, Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth, 1967-1973; president, Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth, from 1980; chief Executive officer, Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth, since 1981; chairman, Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth, since 1982; also board directors, Tandy Corporation, Fort Worth. Board directors Justin Industries.
Board directors Van Cliburn Foundation. Former chairman board Texas Christian University. Member Fort Worth Club, City Club, Colonial Country Club.
Married Barbara Jean Wiggin, March 31, 1960. Children: Amy, Lori.