Background
Sheppard, Ralph was born on October 15, 1930 in Lake City, Florida, United States. Son of Lee Wesley and Marie (Sherman) Sheppard.
Sheppard, Ralph was born on October 15, 1930 in Lake City, Florida, United States. Son of Lee Wesley and Marie (Sherman) Sheppard.
Bachelor of Science, Bethune Cookman College, 1959. Postgraduate, Volusia County Community College, 1962. Postgraduate, University Kentucky, 1967—1968.
Postgraduate, University Kentucky, 1972. Postgraduate, El Centro College, 1971. Postgraduate, Xavier University, Cincinnati, 1973.
Postgraduate, Central Michigan University, 1976. Postgraduate, Central State University, 1980.
Agent, debit manager Central Life Insurance Company America, 1959—1963. Business manager Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida, 1963—1965. Business manager, student finance aid officer Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, 1965—1969.
Budget officer Bishop College, Dallas, 1969—1972. Controller Wilberforce Ohio University, 1972—1973. Assistant business manager, comptroller Central State University, Wilberforce, 1974—1977.
Deputy business manager, 1977—1978. Business manager, since 1978. With Army of the United States, 1951-1953.
Football, basketball, baseball coach Little League, Xenia, Ohio, 1973—1976. Board directors budget committee Third Baptist Church, 1977—1982. Member deacon board, 1977—1981.
Member of National Association Colleges & University Business Officers, Optimist (secretary, treasurer Wilberforce chapter), Alpha Phi Alpha (vice president Chi Lambda chapter 1982-1983), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Estella Wright Sheppard, June 20, 1958. Children: Ralph Norman, Ralphael Willetta, Winston Wright.