Reverend Joplin, Over the Years
Reverend Joplin, for the years that I have known him, has impressed me as a man truly committed to ideals. In particular, this includes a dedication to inclusiveness, social justice, activism, education, empathy, and respect. Reverend Joplin has pursued many paths in his journey in order to enrich people’s lives. He has done this unselfishly and out of love and respect for those whom he has cared for as a teacher, preacher and friend.
Bernadette L. King/2008
Director of Product Communications
GlaxoSmithKline
215-751-3632 Drums
I have known Reverend Joplin for several years and have come to know him as an incredibly intelligent, innovative, responsible and caring man. Moreover, his commitment and work toward social and civil justice has been a source of motivation and inspiration to me both personally and professionally.
Not only is Reverend Joplin thoughtful, decent and hardworking, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to making the world a more equitable place. Consequently, Therefore, given his personal outlook, commitment and diverse professional background, I heartily and without reservation, recommend Reverend Alan L. Joplin.
Dexter C. Cummings, Esq./2009
Associate Director, Legal Services
American Diabetes Association, National Office
1700 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22311 Drums
Alan is a tenacious individual who seems to genuinely appreciate challenge. He takes a professional who has mastered interpersonal communications. His professional enthusiasm is contagious, creating a motivational climate that naturally induces productivity.
Amy A. Brown
HR Consultant
4662 Penrose Ave
Saint Louis, Missouri 63115 Drums
Rev. Joplin's background is extraordinarily distinguished. Rev. Joplin proves to be an invaluable senior "judgement" person, developing strong analytical recommendations, providing well-seasoned and imaginative advice, and always demonstrating extraordinary interpersonal relationship skills to help secure a warm hearing for his ideas.
Rev. Joplin is an extraordinary minister - wise and thoughtful in applying philosophy and belief to the largest of issues, as well as to day-by-day problems, sensitive and compassionate in helping others to address their spiritual, moral, and practical issues, a leader inspirationally mobilizing individuals and groups to act on behalf of their beliefs.
Rev. Joplin is very emotionally mature, based upon his own beliefs and rich spiritual and emotional life, kind and generous in providing leadership and guidance to others. He is an excellent student and an exemplary person. With study in your program, he will be able to go on to provide even greater leadership to his congregation and community.
Mark L. Drucker
Associate Professor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1/25/99
Rev. Joplin has demonstrated his capabilities and commitment to the Church as a lay worker. As a minister, he bring that same dedication, as well as a mature attitude, strong leadership, scholarship and caring to the ministry. These gifts, along with his vision and love of God will serve him well as a minister.
I would characterize Mr. Joplin as having reached the level of emotional and mental maturity and stability expected of a person who is self-aware and has a sense of self-worth. He displays the qualities consistent with that level of maturity in that he is a responsible, productive and secure Christian.
Grace A. James, Chair,
Pastor Parish Relations Committee
Samaritan United Methodist Church
St. Louis, Missouri
12/11/98
Alan is extremely emotionally stable and able to handle pressure on all fronts.
Jarrod S. Parker
Executive Program Director
Scott County Family YMCA
Davenport, Iowa 2/19/99
Mr. Joplin is a very effective communicator who is able to deal with people in a very sincere manner. In addition he is capable of effective dealing with the tough issues thst confront both individuals and society.
James Schneider
Assistant Dean, Adult Education
Scott Community College
Davenport, Iowa
7/28/98
Alan is an enthusiastic and dedicated employee. He communicates well with students, faculty and administrative personnel. Alan is creative and effective. Alan demonstrates good leadership abilities and an effective management style.
Edward Rogalski/
President St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa
June 21, 1993
One of the attributes I respect and admire the most about Mr. Joplin is his ability to weigh alternatives with the best interest of the institution. Mr. Joplin has the ability to judge problems and issues in terms of situation rather than dogmatically. He is articulate and performs effectively in groups and always projects a positive image.
Mary E. Teague
Dean Developmental Education
Scott Community College
Davenport, Iowa
1/3/95
He is a man that I feel comfortable with in discussing any subject, knowing that he will give me his honest opinion without a judgmental attitude. He is a well educated man in many subjects and is willing to take the time in sharing his experiences with you. He is a wonderful teacher and friend.
Mary M. Johannsen
Senior Secretary, Resource Development
Eastern Iowa Community College District
7/29/98
I have found Alan Joplin to be a most congenial member of the St. Ambrose team. He is well regarded by everyone with whom he has contact. He has excellent communication skills, both oral and written. His background training and experience has given him considerable knowledge and skills in dealing with a wide-range of constituencies. He has shown a high degree of initiative in developing strategies for achieving the goals of that part of the grant.
Dr. William Tracy
Vice-President for Academic Support Services
St. Ambrose University-Davenport, Iowa
2/9/93
I always felt very comfortable in working with him and am sure any employer would find him cooperative, a self starter and positive in all his relationships. I think that Mr. Joplin will be a significant asset to any organization that has a role for his many gifts and talents.
Donald J. Moeller, Provost
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa
2/5/93
The following adjectives will describe in part my impression of him: Hard Worker, Sincere, Honest, Christian, Moral, Ethical, Empathetic, Committed, Effective, Intelligent, Compassionate, Realistic and Practical.
He has consistently achieved his goals and objectives without excuse-making, whining or subversive behaviors. He has mastered the art of careful, cogent, and critical thinking. He is aware of his strengths and weaknesses. He reads widely. He is aggressive without being intellectually abrasive or intimidating.
Dr. Joseph D. Lewis, Dean of the Freshman College
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio
Mr. Joplin has impressed me immensely with his capacity to evaluate, develop and administer a very complex program within a complex bureaucratic structure. He is a tireless, dedicated, intelligent young man who still manages to maintain a realistic, compassionate practical attitude and approach to dealing with human problems and people in general.
He sets reasonable goals and achieves them through effective planning and coordination of his staff and material resources. While he has many attributes that enhance success and effectiveness, the one that is important to me, is that he is not an excuse-maker or complainer or a blame on someone else person.
Amos Martin, Jr. Assistant Professor of History
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio
During my tenure at Central State University, I have worked closely with Mr. Joplin on various projects and committees. He is goal-oriented, punctual and extremely capable in any situation. He worked diligently and often puts in long hours to accomplish tasks ahead of time. Mr. Joplin is compassionate and considerate of others. He truly listens to the concerns of others and works hard to help them.
Paula Hicks-Hudson, Associate Director
Upward Bound Program
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio
He possesses the personal characteristics of honest openness, tenacity and strong coping skills both in relating to others and in assuming professional responsibilities. The flexibility he manifests in adapting to institutional needs as well as the focus of people concerns prompt serious consideration of a variety of job skills.
Dr. Joyce M. Thomas
Director of Counseling Services
Harris-Stowe State College
St. Louis, Missouri
My associations with Mr. Alan Joplin have been experiences to witness a young man of exceptional equanimity and a strong sense of self direction. Mr. Joplin evinced himself as an industrious, imaginative and persistent worker who strives constantly to know his job, and to perform it at the highest level of his capabilities.
Mr. William F. Busch Jr.
School Development Team Manager
Urban/Rural School Development Program
St. Louis Public Schools
St. Louis, Missouri
My association with Mr. Alan Joplin have been experiences to witness a young man of exceptional equanimity and a strong sense of self direction. He is cooperative and has established a positive working relationship with his peers and other administrators.
Anderson Woods, Director
VECTOR Project
Florissant Valley Community College
St. Louis, Missouri
Also he has a proven track record in communicating and working with all segments of the St. Louis Community. He is recognized as a hard worker and task oriented. Mr. Joplin has been an outstanding role model in confronting and addressing community concerns.
Robert Rogers, Coordinator
Williams Community School
St. Louis, Missouri
Alan is a young man whose enthusiasm for life and potential for success is only accented by his splendid personality and quest for knowledge and understanding with his fellow man.
Fred L. Harris, Deputy Coordinator
Citizens Participation Organization
St. Louis, Missouri
I have found Alan to be energetic and hard working and consistently dependable. He is eager to handle responsibility and demonstrates a keen sensitivity to, and works well with, other people.
John Fedrick, Chairman
Executive Board/Model City Agency
St. Louis, Missouri
I cannot begin to indicate in writing the leadership that Alan has given to make these programs successful. He is a personable, hard-working young man, eager to find ways of solving a few of today's human related problems.
Richard Jones, Ex. Director
Redlands YMCA
Redlands, California
August 1970
