William R. Howard

William R. Howard
Born(1922-05-26)May 26, 1922
Wheatland, Wyoming, US
DiedJanuary 17, 2009(2009-01-17) (aged 86)
Alma materGeorge Washington University
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • Airline Executive
  • Attorney
Years active1956-2001
Children3

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.