JOHN R. HATCER III
NAACP Ventura County Chapter
President
John R. Hatcher III
NAACP Ventura County Chapter
President
John R. Hatcher III, NAACP Ventura County President. Hatcher has been a
civil rights servant leader/activism in the NAACP for over sixty years. He is a
NAACP Life member. Hatcher is the current presiding President of Ventura
County has served as President for 38 years. In 1980, Hatcher was elected as the NAACP Southern Area President
serving an 8 year term, the NAACP Southern area included California, Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, and
Arizona. In addition, he served as Chairman for five area Presidents of the NAACP representing nine states. In
1990, Hatcher was appointed as the International NAACP Omega Chair. Under his leadership, vision and attributes
as a leader of the NAACP, he has accelerated the NAACP into one of the most powerful, sought after organizations.
Making Hatcher one the most influential people in Ventura County.
Hatcher accomplishments include: Host of the first African American cable television show in Ventura County
“What’s Going On”, Co-founder and President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Ventura County.
He was instrumental in the establishment of the first African American Newspaper “Tri-County Sentry”. Hatcher an
EEO Officer was among a selected few people in government certified to train EEO. While working for the DON,
Hatcher was a key developer of the Asian Pacific, Native American, Hispanic, Black Affairs and Federal Women’s
programs (FWP). He was an Affirmative Action Advisor for State and local cities. Hatcher most notable
achievement was the establishment of the NAACP Saturday School located on was the campus of California
Lutheran University.
His continuous work in the civil rights was notable recognized in the “Who’s Who Book”. Hatcher continues to
make significant contribution in the areas of civil/human rights, race relation, equal opportunity, and public services,
by dedicating himself to helping others, and advocating for ALL.
Hatcher graduated from La Verne University with honors in Psychology and Sociology. He is a member of Bethel
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, OMEGA PSI PHI Fraternity, American Management Association,
Professional Housing Managers Association, State of California Civil Rights Task Force, and Democratic Party of
Alabama in North Birmingham founded by his late father John R. Hatcher II. He retired from the United States Air
Force and the Department of the Navy (DON).
He has many distinguished awards and recipient of numerous community service and leadership awards.