Harry Johnson Phillips Sr.

Background

Sr., Harry Johnson Phillips was born on January 19, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Joseph Hunter and Mildred Bell (Johnson) P.

Education

Educated, U. Mississippi.

Career

Founder, owner, operator refuse collection and disposal service, Memphis & later Houston San Juan, Jackson & Biloxi, Mississippi, 1955-1970; president, chief operating officer, Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., Houston, 1970-1977; president, Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., 1977-1980; chief Executive officer, Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., since 1977; Chairman of the Board, Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., since 1980. Director National Commerce bank corporation.

Membership

Trustee Rhodes College, Memphis U. School. Member National Solid Waste Management Association (director), American Productivity Center.

Connections

Married Louise Bondurant, April 1. Children— Harry Johnson, Julian B., Howard H., Clifton B., Percy P.

Father:

Joseph Hunter P.

Mother:

Mildred Bell (Johnson) P.

Spouse:

Louise Bondurant