Background
Roddey, Otha Charles was born on January 7, 1924 in Crossett, Arkansas, United States. Son of Otha Columbus and Ann Laura (Holland) Roddey.
Roddey, Otha Charles was born on January 7, 1924 in Crossett, Arkansas, United States. Son of Otha Columbus and Ann Laura (Holland) Roddey.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1947. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951.
Manager sales Nichols Construction Company, Baton Rouge, 1958-1961. Member staff The Ralph M. Parsons Company, Pasadena, California, 1961-1974, senior vice president, 1974-1979, president, 1979-1983, also director. President The Parsons Corporation, since 1983, also director.
Associate, regional campaign chairman United Way San Gabriel Valley, California, 1982-1984, chairman board directors, 1983-1984. Member executive committee San Gabriel Valley council Boy Scouts American, chairman board directors, 1985-1986. Served to captain United States Army, 1943-1946, PTO.
Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Beavers, Sigma Xi, Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa Clubs: Annandale Golf (Pasadena). Seven Lakes Country (Palm Springs, California).
Married Hilda May Blaine, October 7, 1951. Children: Leah Ann, Mary Robin.