J.P. Ball is the father of Whitney L. Ball (ca. 1971-2020) and Lyon Ball, and brother to Whitney L. Ball. He was previously married to Mary Ball, Whitney's mother, and is currently married to Pam Ball (as of 2020). Retired and residing in Park City, Utah at the time of Whitney's death on October 18, 2020. No detailed public records exist on J.P. Ball's birth date, early life, education, or specific professional career prior to retirement. His association with Whitney L. Ball places him within networks of conservative philanthropy, though his personal involvement in such activities is undocumented.