Background
WHITMIRE, Kathryn Jean was born on August 15, 1946 in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Daughter of Karl Niederhofer and Ida Reeves.
WHITMIRE, Kathryn Jean was born on August 15, 1946 in Houston, Texas, United States of America. Daughter of Karl Niederhofer and Ida Reeves.
Bachelor of Business Administration with honors, University Houston, 1968. Master of Science in Accounting, University Houston, 1970.
Audit manager Coopers & Lybrand, Houston, 1971-1976. Controller City of Houston, 1977-1981, mayor, 1982-1991. Member faculty business management University Houston, 1976-1977, member advisory committee College Business Administration, 1978-1980.
Chairman standing committee on arts United States Conference Mayors, since 1984, president, 1989. Past chairman steering committee on finance, administration and intergovernmental relations National League Cities.
Methodist.
Member administrative board St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston, 1972-1975. Board directors, treasurer Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Houston, 1977. Advisory board Houston Young Women’s Christian Association, 1979-1981, Houston Area Women's Center, 1978-1979.
Member American Society Women Accountants (board directors 1972-1973), Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (chapter board directors 1973-1975), Texas Municipal League (president), Greater Houston Ptnrship. (board directors).