Background
Tierney, Howard Sherwood was born on April 27, 1918 in New York City. Son of Howard Sherwood and Belle Lavinia (Taylor) Tierney.
pharmaceutical company executive
Tierney, Howard Sherwood was born on April 27, 1918 in New York City. Son of Howard Sherwood and Belle Lavinia (Taylor) Tierney.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1940; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1941.
With, Bridgeport (Connecticut) Brass Company, 1941-1942; with, E.R. Squibb & Sons, 1945-1955; vice president overseas operations, E.R. Squibb & Sons, to 1955; president, Chief Executive Officer, chairman of the executive committee, Denver Chemical Manufacturing Company, 1955-1972; executive vice president, member Executive Committee, director, Carter-Wallace, Inc., New York City, 1973-1978; president, Culbro Corporation, 1978-1990. Director Lafayette Bank and Trust Company, Bridgeport, Harold B. Scott, Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, Syracuse Supply County, New York.
Served to lt (senior grade), pilot United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member Country Club of Fairfield, Aubichwi Gun Club, Fairfield County Hunt Club, Jupiter Island Club, Ekwanok Country Club, University Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jane Meldrin Hewitt, September 22, 1941. Children: Michele T. Eklund, Patricia (Mistress Robert Falkenhagen), Alison, George.