Background
Linton, Ron Melvin was born on May 7, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Louis David and Lillian (Gorden) Linton.
consultant political scientist
Linton, Ron Melvin was born on May 7, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Louis David and Lillian (Gorden) Linton.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1951.
Corresponding Uttar Pradesh, 1950—1953. Secretary Michigan Department Workman's Compensation, Lansing, 1953—1955. Labor editor Louisville Courier-Journal, 1956—1960.
Professional staff member United States Senate Committee on Aging, 1960—1961. Director economic utilization policy Department Defense, Washington, 1961—1963. Staff director United States Senate Public Works Committee, 1963—1966.
Managing associate Linton, Mields, Reisler & Cottone, Ltd., Washington, since 1969. National coordinator Urban Coalition, 1967—1969. President Georgetown & Foggy Bottom Trolley Company, Inc., Linton Communications, Association Services Corporation.
Executive director Association Metropolitan Sewer Agencies. Visiting professor Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969—1970. Thoroughbred horse breeder.
Board directors Metcalf & Eddy Company, Inc., Wakefield, Massachusetts. With United States Army, 1951-1952.
Treasurer Washington Black Economic Union Development Company, 1969—1974. Member campaign staff John F. Kennedy for President, 1960. Advisory committee on arts John F. Kennedy Center Performing Arts, 1979—1980.
Research lieutenant Washington Police Department, 1971. Chairman Mayor's Committee on District of Columbia General Hospital, 1967—1972, chairman governing board, 1968—1972. Vice chairman, board directors Washington Metropolitan Airport Authority, Arlington, Virginia, since 1986.
Numerous others; board directors Foundation for Economic Education, 1970—1971, Washington Center Metropolitan Studies, 1970—1975. Fellow: American Political Science Association. Member: Maryland Horsebreeders Association, Army-Navy Club, Federal City Club, Media Club.
Married Nancy Cox Gault, November 5, 1955. Children: Cynthia Mayhew, Victoria Louise Cox.