Background
James, Howard P. was born on July 9, 1923 in Estes Park, Colorado, United States. Son of Howard P. and Edna (Cobb) James.
James, Howard P. was born on July 9, 1923 in Estes Park, Colorado, United States. Son of Howard P. and Edna (Cobb) James.
Student, Cornell University, 1946. Bachelor of Science in Hotel Mgmt, University Denver, 1948.
Food and beverage director Hilton Hotel Corporation, 1958-1960. Executive vice president Del E. Webb Hotel Corporation, 1960-1965. President Sahara– Nevada Corporation, 1965-1970.
Chairman, president, chief executive officer Sheraton Corporation, Boston, 1970-1983, chairman, chief executive officer, 1983-1986. Chairman Global Hospitality Corporation, San Diego, since 1986.
Past president Boulder Dam (Colorado) council Boy Scouts American, member executive board Boston council, 1970-1971, 74–, president, 1971-1972, chairman, 1972-1973. Treasurer Scout Forward Fund, 1973-1974. Served with Armed Forces, World World War World War II.
Member American Hotel and Motel Association (director, advisory council).
Married Margaret Von Wyl, September 12, 1948. Children: Kathy, Paul, Steven, Nancy.