William Douglas Houghton

Background

Houghton, William Douglas was born on October 1, 1944 in Madera, California, United States. Son of William Douglas and Jean Houghton.

Education

Master of Science in Geography, University North Carolina, 1976. Bachelor of Science in Economics, Colorado State University, 1966.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1967; advanced through grades to major, United States Air Force, 1982; retired, United States Air Force, 1987; associate professor, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 1975-1979; assistant director operations, 17 Tactical Airlift Squadron, Anchorage, Alaska., 1979-1982; chief logistics plans, 314 Tactical Airlift, Little Rock, 1982-1987; budget analyst, El Paso County, Colorado Springs, 1988-1992; budget and purchasing manager, El Paso County, Colorado Springs, 1994; budget director, El Paso County, Colorado Springs, since 1995. Treasurer Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, since 1994.

Achievements

• William Douglas Houghton has been listed as a noteworthy county budget director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Arthritis Foundation board, Colorado Springs, since 1995. Member Government Finance Officers Association (budget reviewer 1996-1998), Colorado Mountain Club (chairman Pikes Peak group 1997-1998).

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, rock climbing, backcountry skiing.

Connections

Married Sara Letsinger, April 6, 1968. Children: Charles Merritt, Weston Douglas.

Father:

William Douglas Houghton

Mother:

Jean Houghton

Spouse:

Sara Letsinger

child:

Charles Merritt Houghton

child:

Weston Douglas Houghton