Background
Hughes, Jonah was born on May 10, 1938 in Eudora, Arkansas, United States. Son of Roosevelt and Maude (Parker) Hughes.
Hughes, Jonah was born on May 10, 1938 in Eudora, Arkansas, United States. Son of Roosevelt and Maude (Parker) Hughes.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1977. Master of Science, Webster University, 1984.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1955;
advanced through grades to chief petty officer, United States Navy
director materials management, Garden Eastern State Hospital, Marlton, New Jersey, 1975-1978;
regional materials manager, Humana, Inc., Louisville, 1978-1979;
director material support service, Humana Hospital Audubon, Louisville, 1979-1980;
director national contracts, Humana, Inc., Louisville, 1980-1985;
vice president purchasing, Daus. of Charity National Health System, St. Louis, since 1986. Advisory board Purchasing News Magazine, Chicago, since 1989. Lecturer Material Management Seminar, Carbondale, Illinois, 1989.
Panel member FAH Buyer/Supplier Workshop, Washington, 1989-1990.
President Parkview Schoolboard Watchdog Committee, Chesterfield, Missouri, 1988-1989. Chairman Black Achievers Youth Program, Louisville, Kentucky. Board directors Louisville Minority Business Capital Venture, Young Men’s Christian Association, Louisville, 1983-1985.
Member United States Navy Fleet Reserve, American Hospital Association, Hospital Material Management Society.
Married Margaret Willis, June 12, 1956. Children: Gwendolyn, Belinda Jo, Michael Earl, Brian Douglas.