Background
Hughes, Joe Kenneth was born in 1927 in Leonard, Texas, United States. Son of Medford F. and Ina M. (Akins) Hughes.
Hughes, Joe Kenneth was born in 1927 in Leonard, Texas, United States. Son of Medford F. and Ina M. (Akins) Hughes.
Student, North Texas State College. Bachelor, Southern Methodist University, 1948.
Writer, then assistant city editor, Dallas Times Herald, 1948-1953; manager Dallas office, Harshe-Rotman, Inc. (public relations), 1953-1955; account executive, vice president, manager Dallas office, Grant Advertising, Inc., 1956-1964; executive vice president, Grant Advertising, Inc., 1964-1968; vice president franchise, Doctor Pepper Company, 1968-1969; vice president marketing services, Doctor Pepper Company, 1969-1970; vice president marketing, Doctor Pepper Company, 1970-1973; executive vice president, Doctor Pepper Company, 1973-1984; president, chief operating officer, Doctor Pepper Company, 1984-1985; vice chairman, Doctor Pepper Company, 1985-1986; also director, Doctor Pepper Company.
Board of directors Cotton Bowl Council, Dallas Summer Musicals. Member Association Broadcast Executives Texas, Dallas Advertising LEague, Dallas Sales and Marketing Executives, Dallas Press Club (charter, director 1952-1953), Lakewood Country Club (board directors 1982-1994, president 1986-1987), Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Betty Penry, February 26, 1949. Children: Timothy J., Mark D. Married Sue Lindsay, May 24, 1997.