Background
Marriott, John Willard was born on March 25, 1932 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Willard and Alice (Sheets) Marriott.
Marriott, John Willard was born on March 25, 1932 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Willard and Alice (Sheets) Marriott.
Bachelor of Science in Banking and Fin, U. Utah, 1954.
Vice president, Marriott Hot Shoppes Inc., 1959-1964; executive vice president, board directors, Marriott Hot Shoppes Inc., 1964; president, Marriott Corporation, since 1964; chief Executive officer, Marriott Corporation, since 1972; Chairman of the Board, Marriott International, Inc. (formerly Marriott Corporation), since 1985. Board directors General Motors, United States-Russia Business Council, Host Marriott Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation (formerly Marriott Corporation), Naval Academy Endowment Trust.
Trustee National Geography Society. Member of national advisory board Boy Scouts American. Member Bus.Coun., Business Roundtable.
Executive Committee World Travel and Tourism Council Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, l954-56. Member Conference Board, United States Chamber of Commerce, Bald Peak Community College (New Jersey), Avenel Golf Club, Sigma Chi.
Married Donna Garff, June 29, 1955;children: Deborah, Stephen Garff, John Willard, David Sheets.