Background
Volpp, Louis Donovan was born on November 16, 1929 in Ida Grove, Iowa, United States. Son of Herman Henry and Mary (Donovan) Volpp.
business administration educator
Volpp, Louis Donovan was born on November 16, 1929 in Ida Grove, Iowa, United States. Son of Herman Henry and Mary (Donovan) Volpp.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1952; Master of Arts, State University Iowa, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, State University Iowa, 1958.
Member faculty, University of Illinois at Urbana, 1957-1967;
associate director, University of Illinois at Urbana (Graduate School Business), 1961-1965;
associate provost, University of Illinois at Urbana (Graduate School Business), 1965-1967;
professor business administration, Duke U., Durham, North Carolina, 1967-1973;
dean, Duke U. (Graduate School Business Administration), 1969-1973;
department chairman management science, Duke U. (Graduate School Business Administration), 1967-1973;
professor, Graduate School Business Administration, Columbia University, New York City, 1973-1976;
dean, Graduate School Business Administration, Columbia University, 1973-1975;
professor, California State University, Fresno, since 1976;
vice president academic affairs, California State University, 1976-1979;
executive director, Valgroup Cons., 1983-1989;
president, Valgroup Cons., 1985-1986. Executive vice president, general manager Valley Decorating Company, 1986-1987. Board directors Bache& Company Chief Division Technology Services Illinois, 1965-1966.
Chairman Council on Community Services Illinois, 1965-1967. Board American Council Germany, 1974-1980. Ex officio member board directors American Assembly, 1973-1976.
Member San Joaquin Presbytery Presbyterian Church, 1986-1991. Served to lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1952-1954. Member Order Artus, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Lodges: Rotary (director 1981-1983 president 1985-1986).
Married Hollace Rae Saar, January 29, 1956. Children: Bryan, Denise, Diane, John.