John Wayne Roppolo

Background

Roppolo, John Wayne was born on April 1, 1939 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Louis Roppolo and Lydia J. (Perry) Roppolo Seyler.

Education

Bachelor, Baylor University, 1961. Postgraduate, Texas Technology University, 1962.

Career

Editorial and advertising assistant, Texas Catholic Newspaper, Dallas, 1961; public information assistant, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1961-1962; director public relations, St. Paul Hospital, Dallas, 1962-1967; administrative assistant, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, 1967-1970; assistant administrator, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, 1971-1984; account executive, The Clark Group Advertising and Public Rels., Dallas, 1984-1986; assistant vice president, Bethania Regional Health Care Center, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1987-1990; director development, Association for Retarded Citizens of Dallas, 1991-1992; associate director marketing and development, Catholic Charities of Dallas, since 1992.

Achievements

• John Wayne Roppolo has been listed as a noteworthy Social services administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Wichita County chapter American Heart Association, 1989-1990, board directors Dallas chapter, since 1992. Vice president, board directors Wichita Council Substance Abuse, 1989-1990. Campaign cabinet United Way Greater Wichita Falls, 1989-1990.

President Diocesan Board Education, 1978. Board directors Notre Dame of Dallas Schools, since 1992. Active United Way Metropolitan Dallas, since 1991.

Secretary Bethphage Mission South Dallas Area Council, since 1994. Board directors Notre Dame Special School, since 1992. Member Texas Hospital Association (committee public education 1988-1990), Texas Conference Catholic Health Care Facilities (president 1979-1980), Public Relations Society of America (president North Texas chapter 1974), Texas Society Hospital Public Relations (president 1970-1971), Baylor University Aumni Association (board directors), Leadership Dallas Alumni Association (advisory committee), Leadership Wichita Falls Alumni Association, National Society Fundraising Executives (vice president public relations), Naval Academy Parent Club North Texas (board directors 1990-1994), Serra Club of Metropolitan Dallas, Rotary, Alpha Tau Omega Alumni (Distinguished Alumni award 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, walking, cultural and civic activities, traveling.

Connections

Married Marilyn Frances Royce, April 12, 1964. Children: Robin Roppolo Dotson, Joseph, John Mark, Mary Beth.

Father:

Joseph Louis Roppolo Seyler

Mother:

Lydia J. (Perry) Roppolo Seyler

Spouse:

Marilyn Frances Royce

child:

Joseph Roppolo

child:

Robin Roppolo Dotson Roppolo

child:

Mary Beth Roppolo

child:

John Mark Roppolo