Background
Howell, William Kenneth was born on May 22, 1930 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Elbert Franklin and Hattie Lou (Holiday) Howell.
Howell, William Kenneth was born on May 22, 1930 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Elbert Franklin and Hattie Lou (Holiday) Howell.
Bachelor in Business Administration, University Richmond, 1953.
With Philip Morris Company, since 1955. With C.A. Tabacalera Nacional (Venezuelan affiliate), to 1967. Regional vice president Philip Morris International, Latin American, 1967.
Corporation vice president Philip Morris Inc., 1975-1986. President Miller Brewing Company subsidiary, Milwaukee, since 1972, chief operating officer, 1972-1983, chief executive officer, since 1983, also board directors. 1st executive in residence University Richmond.
Director First Wisconsin National Bank, Milwaukee.
Board directors St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, Boys' Club Milwaukee, Junior Achievement Southeastern Wisconsin. Member Greater Milwaukee Committee. Member advisory council University Wisconsin, Milwaukee School Business Administration Served with United States Marine Corps, 1953-1955.
Member of Milwaukee Country, University, Wis, Johns Island.
Married Barbara Williams, September 5, 1953. Children: Dean, Spencer.