Background
Winegardner, Roy Eugene was born on November 15, 1920 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Sam J. and Frona (Day) Winegardner.
Winegardner, Roy Eugene was born on November 15, 1920 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Sam J. and Frona (Day) Winegardner.
Mechanical contractor, Springfield, 1946-1956. Owner Holiday Inn franchise, since 1957. 1st vice chairman board Holiday Inns, Inc., Memphis, 1974-1978, chief operating officer, 1977-1978, president, chief executive officer, 1978-1981, chairman board, 1979-1983.
Director 1st Tennessee Banking Corporation.
Board directors National Junior Achievement. Served with United States Merchant Marines, 1943-1945.
Married Alicia Pardo, December 19, 1974. Children: Jane Kay, Jill, Nicky, Diego.