John Capers

John Capers is a former marine who served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Force Reconnaissance team tasked with long-range surveillance and intelligence gathering.

His actions in Vietnam led to the Silver Star medal, but he still wishes he had received the Medal of Honor. Having that recognition would have made his service in the Marine Corps more meaningful, he said.

Early Life and Education

John Capers was born on October 18, 1922 in Columbia, South Carolina. He died on February 19, 2012 in Baxley, Georgia.

He was a former federal prosecutor and an associate professor at Fordham Law School. His scholarship examines the relationship between race, gender, technology, and criminal justice. His articles have appeared in the California Law Review, Columbia Law Review, Cornell Law Review, Harvard Law Review, Michigan Law Review, New York University Law Review, and UCLA Law Review, among others.

While serving in the Marines, Capers commanded three Force Recon Companies in Vietnam. He was awarded two Bronze Stars with Valor for his exploits on the battlefield.

Professional Career

John Capers is a highly successful and respected sales professional with over 30 years of experience. He has worked in a wide range of industries including domestic and international publishing, electronic media, information industry, insurance and executive recruitment.

He is an eminent and well known expert in the field of sales and has a deep understanding of the selling process, management effectiveness and team building. He has a strong record of success in helping organizations achieve bottom line performance while increasing productivity within their sales teams.

He is currently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, and he was a candidate for the position of coach of the Houston Texans. He was interviewed by the Texans for the job earlier this week.

Achievements and Honors

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) awarded John Capers the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ohio Drilling and Blasting Conference held in March 2019. He was presented with this honor for his long career passing critical knowledge on to young blasters.

He is a technical manager with Austin Powder Company and an expert in the explosives industry. He has conducted explosives training and technical presentations worldwide.

During his career, he worked closely with many agencies and organizations. He also served as president of the Institute of Makers of Explosives and as chairman of its Training Committee.

He was a natural leader and father figure to Team Broadminded, an elite group of Force Recon Marines. They routinely conducted dangerous and clandestine missions in Vietnam.

Personal Life

Despite a life that was rife with war and violence, Capers never stopped fighting to right what he felt was wrong. That’s why he’s involved with United American Patriots, an advocacy group for veterans and military members who are charged in criminal cases.

The organization has been a force in the recent push to get Capers’ Silver Star upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Its efforts have gained the attention of Capers’ supporters and are expected to continue.

During his time in Vietnam, Capers led underwater dive missions off the coast of Vietnam, fought in amphibious landing operations, and helped rescue a Marine unit cut off from friendly lines. His exemplary record of dangerous missions and tactical innovations earned him a place in the US Special Operations Command’s Commando Hall of Honor.

Net Worth

John Capers has a net worth of $228 thousand. He has earned this wealth from his career as a management consultant with Bain & Company and as a senior vice president, general manager and cloud solutions at Deluxe.

He is also a professional referee who has officiated several high-profile cases. His annual salary is estimated to be $550,000.

After he enlisted in the Marines, he married his beloved wife Dottie. They raised a family in Baltimore. Sadly, Dottie passed away in 2009 from cancer. But her legacy lives on. She will be remembered for her love and devotion to her husband, and her passion for promoting veterans’ rights.