Background
III, Roy James Shepherd, was born on December 27, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Roy James and Willie Martha (Griffith) Shepherd.
III, Roy James Shepherd, was born on December 27, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Roy James and Willie Martha (Griffith) Shepherd.
Student, Ohio State University, 1960. Student, Rio Grande (Ohio) College, 1962—1963.
Area manager Massey Ferguson, Ltd., Lansing, Michigan, 1970—1972. Ordinary agent Prudential Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1972—1976, brokerage manager, 1976—1977. Partner Davis Agency, Pomeroy, 1977—1978.
Owner, operator Arlington Insurance Service, Columbus, 1978—1984. Owner, principal Canterbury Finance Strategies, 1985—1986. Associate director Ward, Dreshman & Reinhardt, Inc., 1987—1988.
Salesman American Express Company, from 1988. Consultant Minority Development Corporation, Inc. Composer gospel music.
Served with Army National Guard, 1964—1985.
Member of Insurance Economics Society of America, National Association Life Underwriters, Professional Insurance Agents Association American, Amvets, Enlisted Association Army National Guard, Odd Fellows, Masons.
Married Patricia Ann Taggart, November 1, 1980.