Career
Commissioned, United States Air Force, 1942; advanced through grades, United States Air Force resigned, United States Air Force, 1951; partner, Wes-Tex Vending Company, since 1951; founder, partner, Dairy Queen, Mineral Wells, Texas, 1954-1964; founder, partner, Bonanza Steakhouse Restaurants, Texas, 1964-1968; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Pratt Hotel Corporation, Dallas, since 1968.