Ralph was born in Malvern, Arkansas, and attended Magnet Cove schools, moving to Poyen Schools where he graduated. He received BS and MS degrees in physics from the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas, respectively. He had a 42 year career at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA and the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, the last 18 years as a Senior Executive. After retiring in 2020 he and wife, Cindy, moved back to the area where he grew up and to Diamondhead specifically. 

John was born and raised in Iowa, growing up on the family farm. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1970. His first job was Farm Supply Salesman with a Cooperative in Western Illinois. In 1973 he relocated to Wisconsin and over the next several years, progressed to Company Assistant General Manager and Operations Manager.

He returned to Iowa in 1982 to take over management and operation of the family farm. In 1996 he started J&K Dryer Service, a small agri-business selling, constructing, and servicing farm grain handling, storage, and drying equipment.

Upon retirement from the agri-business world, John and wife Kathy set out to explore retirement. After several trips, they settled in Arkansas and specifically Diamondhead. The semi-rural atmosphere and kind, friendly people made the choice easy.

Our retirement home was completed in June of 2022 and we are here to stay!

Executive Director Arkansas A+ Schools

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

2015-2021

Principal North Little Rock

2010-2015

School Improvement Specialist ADE

2006-2010

Principal Memphis City Schools

1992-2006

Asst. Principal Memphis City Schools

1987-1992

Teacher Memphis City Schools

1978-1987

Juliana Robison is a dedicated public servant committed to building a stronger Diamondhead. As a proud mother of three children and wife of fourteen years, Juliana brings both personal investment and professional expertise to her role in city leadership. With deep roots in education and governance, she holds three degrees from Henderson State University: a Bachelor's in Political Science and History, a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a Master's of Science in Education with an emphasis in leadership. Juliana's unique combination of political insight and educational background shapes her approach to policy-making, with a focus on sustainable community development, educational excellence, and family-friendly initiatives that reflect the values and priorities of Diamondhead residents.

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I was born and raised in Hope, Arkansas, and moved to Diamondhead in 2020. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and retired from there in 2019 as an Associate Registrar after 43 years.

I look forward to contributing to the development of the City of Diamondhead.