Background
Howerton, John Benjamin was born on October 27, 1928 in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Everette Preston and Marie (Cornett) Howerton.
Howerton, John Benjamin was born on October 27, 1928 in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Everette Preston and Marie (Cornett) Howerton.
Bachelor, Richmond College, 1949; Master of Arts, U. Richmond, 1956; Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1957.
Member of staff, Honorary Watkins M. Abbitt, United States Congress, Washington, 1949-1950, 52-59; administrative assistant to executive vice president, Association American Railroads, Washington, 1959-1963; associate director, Airport Operators Council, Washington, 1963-1965; vice president congressional relations, National Coal Association, Washington, 1965-1975; director government relations, Asarco Inc., Washington, 1975-1986; deputy assistant secretary Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department Labor, Arlington, Virginia, since 1989. Trustee Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 1974-1984.
Assns. coordinator Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington, 1981, 85. Coordinator National Lawyers Committee, Lawyers for Bush-Quayle, 1988. Member American Bar Association (chairman of the section natural resources, energy and environmental law 1974-1975, member of advisory board journal, 1974-1975), Business Government Rels.
