Background
Houghton, William Henry was born on April 13, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry Ernest and Frances Mary (Plaunt) Houghton.
Houghton, William Henry was born on April 13, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry Ernest and Frances Mary (Plaunt) Houghton.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Babson College, 1949.
Commercial manager Associated Program Service, Incorporated, New York York City, 1949-1952. Vice president marketing Encyclopedia British, Inc., Chicago, 1952-1962. Executive vice president Marketways, Inc., 1962-1963.
President Collier Services, Inc., Riverside, New Jersey, 1963-1967. President, chief executive officer Macmillan Book Clubs, Incorporated, New York York City, 1967-1990. Group vice president Macmillan, Inc., 1985-1990.
Board directors Berlitz Publications, Inc., Gryphon Edition, Inc.
Member Association American Publications, Direct Marketing Association, President Association Clubs: Chappaqua (New York ) Country.
Married Marion Jensen, January 28, 1959. Children: Robert G., Bradley J.