Background
Howe, Wesley Jackson was born on June 7, 1921 in Jersey City. Son of Wesley Veith and Phyllis (Jackson) Howe.
medical supplies company executive
Howe, Wesley Jackson was born on June 7, 1921 in Jersey City. Son of Wesley Veith and Phyllis (Jackson) Howe.
Master of Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1943. Master of Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1953. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Stevens Institute of Technology, 1981.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University New Jersey Medicine & Dentistry, 1988.
With, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, 1949-1992; group vice president, then executive vice president, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1970-1972; president, chief Executive officer, director, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1972-1980; Chairman of the Board, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1980-1992; executive Chairman of the Board emeritus, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, since 1992; chief Executive officer, director, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1980-1989; president, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1983-1987. Director, former chairman New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company. Chairman Re-Insurance Company, New Jersey Business and Industry.
Chm. emeritus board of trustees Stevens Institute Technology First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1944-1946,'51-52. Member New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (director), Arcola Country Club. M C.
Married Suzanne Rodrock, July 20, 1946. Children: Marc Edward, Richard Douglas, Suzanne.