Background
Minton, Joseph Paul was born on October 20, 1924 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Marion and Stella (Fite) Minton.
Minton, Joseph Paul was born on October 20, 1924 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Marion and Stella (Fite) Minton.
Bachelor of Science in Air Transportation, Purdue University, 1949. Graduate, United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College, 1958.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1944; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1966; combat, United States Air Force, Burma, World World War II; assigments in crew, staff and command, United States Air Force retired, United States Air Force, 1967; vice president, Purdue Airlines Inc., Lafayette, Indiana, 1967-1968; president, Chief Executive Officer, Purdue Airlines Inc., Lafayette, Indiana, 1969-1971; managing director, chief Executive officer, Saber Air Ltd., Singapore, 1971-1973; senior vice president, British Caledonian Airways, New York City, 1974-1976; managing director, National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, 1977-1978; executive director, National Safety Council, Washington, 1978-1988.
Married Nancy Fettig, June 19, 1948. Children: Joan M., Michael J., Jean A., Mary B., John E., Diane C.