Background
Pope,, John William Rippon was born on May 15, 1931 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Son of John William Rippon and Gladys Alene (Perry) Pope.
naval officer telegraph company executive
Pope,, John William Rippon was born on May 15, 1931 in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Son of John William Rippon and Gladys Alene (Perry) Pope.
Bachelor of Science, University Tennessee, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1966.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1955, advanced through grades to captain, 1974, director satellite communication Navy Space Project Washington, 1974-1977. Retired, 1977; assistant vice president, transmission engineer Western Union Telegraph Company, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 1977-1980, vice president engineering, 1981-1985, executive vice president, chief operating officer, 1985-1987, president, chief operating officer, 1987-1988. Vice president engineering Southern Pacific Communications Company, Burlingame, California, 1980-1981.
Board directors Western Union Corporation.
The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
The family is encompassing a wider range of options than that of the two-generational unit of parents and children.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Married Hilda Anne Hazo, April 14, 1956. Children– Patricia Anne, Mary Gladys, John William Rippon, Pamela Elizabeth.