Background
Sr., Donald Joyce Hall, was born on July 9, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Joyce Clyde and Elizabeth Ann (Dilday) H.
Greeting card company executive
Sr., Donald Joyce Hall, was born on July 9, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Joyce Clyde and Elizabeth Ann (Dilday) H.
AB, Dartmouth, 1950; Doctor of Laws, William Jewell College. Doctor of Laws, Denver University, 1977.
With Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, since 1953, administrative vice president, 1958-1966, president, chief executive officer, 1966-1983, chief executive officer, 1983-1986, chairman board only, since 1983. Director United Telecommunications, Inc., Dayton-Hudson Corporation, William E. Coutts Limited company. Past director Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City, Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, Business Men's Assurance Company, Commerce Bank Kansas City, 1st National Bank Lawrence.
President Civic Council Greater Kansas City. Past chairman board Kansas City Association Trusts and Foundations. Board directors American Royal Association, Friends of Art, Eisenhower Foundation.
Board directors Kansas City Minority Suppliers Development Council, Kansas City Minority Suppliers Development Council,Kansas City Symphony. Past president Pembroke Country Day School, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. Trustee, past chairman executive committee Midwest Research Institute.
Trustee Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1950-1953. Member Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (named Mr.
Kansas City 1972, director), American Institute of Architects (honorary).
Married Adele Coryell, November 28, 1953. Children: Donald Joyce, Margaret Elizabeth, David Earl.