Background
Gaffner, Haines Bell was born on September 9, 1933 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Haines Bell and Mary Ellen (Fuller) Gaffner.
Gaffner, Haines Bell was born on September 9, 1933 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Haines Bell and Mary Ellen (Fuller) Gaffner.
Bachelor magna cum laude, University Washington, 1955.
Deputy exhibit manager United States Department Commerce, Washington, 1958—1961. Vice president Business International, New York City, 1961—1969, Quantum Science Corporation, 1969—1971. President and co-founder FIND/SVP, 1971—1976.
President and founder LINK Resources, since 1976. Director Maple Press, York, Pennsylvania, Electronic Services Unlimited, New York City. Editor newsletters Viewdata/Videotex Report, since 1979, Online Database Report, since 1980.
Board advisors Biographical Directory Online Industry, Marquis Who's Who, Inc., 1984. Speaker in field; With United States Army, 1955-1957.
Chairman fundraising Holiday Hills Young Men’s Christian Association, Pawling, New York, since 1981, board director, 1981, Gramercy Neighborhood Association, New York City, since 1980. Fellow: Phi Beta Kappa. Member: Information Industry Association, Quaker Hills Country Club, University Club (Chicago), National Arts Club (New York City chapter), Players Club, Overseas Press Club, Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Nancy Franklin Wilson, June 25, 1966. Children: Lindsay Haines, Corrine Mary.