Background
Hughes, Robert William was born on August 26, 1935 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Bill and Virginia Hughes.
Hughes, Robert William was born on August 26, 1935 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Bill and Virginia Hughes.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1958. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1962. Vice president Texas Capital Corporation, Austin, 1963-1968, Communications Properties, Austin, 1968-1972, executive vice president, 1972-1974,president, 1974-1979, Chairman of the Board, 1979.
Chairman of the Board, president Prime Cable Corporation, Austin, 1979-1987.
Chairman Prime Venture I, Austin, 1985, Prime Video, 1990, Prime New Ventures, 1995, Atlantic Cellular Corporation, LP, Providence. Director Hoftel Broadcasting, Dallas.
Director Hoftel Broadcasting, Dallas. Vice president Texas Capital Corporation, Austin, 1963—1968, Communications Properties, Austin, 1968—1972, executive vice president, 1972—1974, president, 1974—1979, chairman board, 1979. Chairman board & president Prime Cable Corporation, 1979—1987.
Chairman Prime Venture I, since 1985, Prime Video, since 1990, Prime New Ventures, since 1995, Atlantic Cellular Corporation LP, Providence.
Member of World President's Organization.
Married Marsha Gail Anderson, December 23, 1977. Children: Kyle, Craig, Lee Walker.