Background
Herndon, Vernon Edward was born on June 5, 1907 in Albuquerque. Son of James Baird and Blanche (Emily) Herndon.
Herndon, Vernon Edward was born on June 5, 1907 in Albuquerque. Son of James Baird and Blanche (Emily) Herndon.
Student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1931. Doctor in Humanities (honorary), Morris Brown College, Atlanta, 1969.
General manager Palmer House, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Chicago, 1947-1967. Senior vice president Hilton Hotels Corporation, 1956-1960, divisional vice president central division, 1960-1962, senior vice president, 1962-1976. Chairman board Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, 1983-1990, retired, 1990.
Board directors Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Beverly Hills, California, 1976-1990. Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member American Hotel and Motel Association (president 1960, Hotelman of Year 1990), Beta Theta Phi.
Married Louise Carter, July 26, 1948 (deceased December 1982). Children: Peter V., Patricia L. Broom Herndon, Michael E., Sally A.