Background
Bush, Melinda Johnson was born on June 14, 1942 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Maurice R. and Margaret B. Johnson.
Bush, Melinda Johnson was born on June 14, 1942 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Maurice R. and Margaret B. Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, University Colorado, 1962. Postgraduate, New York University, 1964. Postgraduate, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1964.
Postgraduate Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1984. Doctor (honorary), Johnson & Wales University, 1993.
With, J. Walter Thompson, Advertising, New York City, 1962-1964;
public relations, Paul Bradley Assns., New York City, 1964-1966;
with, Ziff-Davis Public Company. New York City, since 1966;
marketing director photography division, Ziff-Davis Public Company. New York City, 1966-1974;
assistant to president, Ziff-Davis Public Company.
New York City, 1974-1976;
public, Hotel & Travel Index, New York City, since 1976;
vice president business division, Hotel & Travel Index, New York City, 1983-1985;
vice president, Murdoch Magazines division, public Hotel & Travel Index, News Group Publs., Inc., New York City, since 1985. Senior vice president, group public Murdoch Magazines, News America, Inc., New York City, 1987-1989. Executive vice president directories Reed Travel Group.
Member Executive Board Reed Travel Group division Reed International. Distinguished lecturer Cornell Hotel School, 1989. Advisor Cornell Univercity Hotel School, Lausanne Hotel School.
Advisor tourism programs U. Massachusetts, New School for Social Research, Culinary Institute American (also member corporation board). Columnist, frequent speaker and panelist at industry associations and conversations. Chairman New York City Real Estae Development Conference.
President's Council Model Cities Task Force, 1970-1972. Founder, chairman Photography Youth Foundation, 1973-1976. Member of national board directors American University, Washington., Sun Resorts Inc., Master Media, Inc.
Fellow Institute Certified Travel Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (board directors, trustee). Member Hotel Sales Management Association International (board directors), American Hotel and Motel Association (trustee, certified hotel administrator), Ednl. Institute (trustee), Committee of 200 Women Entrepreneurs.