William R. Howard
William R. Howard | |
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| Born | May 26, 1922 Wheatland, Wyoming, US |
| Died | January 17, 2009 (aged 86) |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
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| Years active | 1956-2001 |
| Children | 3 |
William R. Howard (May 26, 1922 – January 17, 2009) was an American businessman and airline executive. He was best known as the chairman and CEO of Piedmont Airlines, growing it from a small regional airline to a major US carrier throughout the post deregulation environment of the late 1970s and 1980s. He was also involved in many other business ventures throughout his career.