Background
Johnson, Walter H. was born on January 3, 1917 in New York City. Son of Walter H. and May E. (McCarthy) Johnson.
Johnson, Walter H. was born on January 3, 1917 in New York City. Son of Walter H. and May E. (McCarthy) Johnson.
Student, Fordham Preparatory School, 1934. Student, Fordham University, 1935. Bachelor of Arts Notre Dame, 1939.
Joined American Airlines Incorporated, New York York City, 1940, sales representative Chicago, 1940-1941, general superintendent express traffic, 1942-1943, director sales, 1946-1947, regional vice president, 1947-1948, secretary and assistant to president, 1948-1951, vice president properties and facilities, 1951-1954, vice president, sales manager, 1954-1958. Senior vice president, marketing director Capital Airlines Inc., 1958-1960. Vice president McCann-Erickson United States of America, New York City, 1960.
President Pritchard Wood Inc., 1962-1964. Senior vice president Interpublic Group of Companies Incorporated, New York York City, 1964, executive vice president, 1964-1968. Chairman Infoplan International, 1969-1972.
Vice-chairman Saturday Review, 1972-1977. President Quadrant Marketing Ltd., from 1977. Board directors National Business Network, since 1984.
International president sales and marketing executives, 1967-1968. Chairman executive council International Forum for Air Cargo.
Chairman board trustees Marymount College, 1976-1980. Trustee The Harvey School, Katonah,New York Served to captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1944-1946.
Married Marcella Rheaume, July 1, 1944. Children: Regina May, Walter H., Kevin McCarthy, Bruce Rheaume.