Background
Custin, Mildred was born in 1906 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States.
Custin, Mildred was born in 1906 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States.
Graduate, Simmons College, 1927. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Temple University, 1966. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Russell Sage College, 1968.
Doctor Business Management (honorary), Simmons College, 1988.
With controller's office, R.H. Macy Company, 1928; buyer gifts, china, glassware, R.H. White & Company, Boston, 1933-1935; buyer gifts, John Wanamaker, Philadelphia, 1935; then merchandise manager fashion division, vice-president and merchandise manager ready to wear and fashion accessories departments, John Wanamaker, 1951-1958; president, Bonwit Teller, Philadelphia, 1958-1965; president, Bonwit Teller New York (subsidiary of Genesco) and 12 branches), 1965-1969; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Bonwit Teller New York (subsidiary of Genesco) and 12 branches), 1969-1970; president, Mildred Custin Ltd., since 1970; also executive consultant to, Genesco, 1970-1975.
Active civic, philanthropic endeavors. Trustee Simmons College, Boston. Board overseers New York University Graduate School Business Administration emeritus.
Member Committee of 200.