Fred Lopp was born and raised in Lexington, North Carolina. He attended Davidson College and the dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill). After graduation and a brief period teaching at UNC-Chapel Hill, Lopp moved to Greensboro in 1973 to open a private dentistry practice. He recounts the atmosphere of the city during the Civil Rights Movement and discusses what made the city more supportive of racial harmony, including religious diversity and the influence of the local colleges. Lopp also discusses his philanthropic and civic involvement in Greensboro, notably with the Rotary Club of Greensboro. He describes his support of the arts through his work with the Weatherspoon Art Museum, the Greensboro Opera, and the Greensboro Symphony. Lopp also relates his feelings on art and the potential boost it could offer Greensboro in the future.
