Speakers

John C. Kilburn Jr. has been a Rotarian since July 2014 and became a Paul Harris Fellow in 2022.  Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he received his BA in Sociology from the University of New Orleans and his MA & Ph.D. from Louisiana State University (the other LSU).  He, his wife Judith (also a Rotarian), and his children Madeline and Robert moved to Laredo in January of 2005, where he has been employed at Texas A&M International University.  He currently serves as Chief Research Officer and Associate Vice President for Research, as well as Professor of Sociology.  John has embraced the city of Laredo and has been involved in numerous activities such as St. Peter the Apostle Church, and various community theatre organizations and has served in various roles on the board of directors of eight different community organizations.