Houlder Hudgins
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Houlder Hudgins (1900–1963) was an American professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1955 to 1963.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he graduated from Horace Mann School and obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in 1923.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Hudgins began his career as an instructor in industrial management and accounting at Cornell's School of Engineering, serving from 1923 to 1927.[2] He then transitioned to the corporate sector in Chicago.[2]
From 1928 to 1932, Hudgins held various roles at Mandel Brothers department store, eventually becoming merchandise manager.[1][2] His career progressed at Montgomery Ward (1933-1938) as manager of the Furniture and Home Furnishings Division, followed by executive roles at Sloane-Blabon Corporation, a linoleum manufacturer, where he served as president and later as chairman of the board.[1][2] He was also the executive vice president of Alexander Smith Carpet Company.[2]
During World War II, Hudgins was appointed director of Purchases for the War Production Board and vice chairman of the Joint Board of Procurement Policy (1942-1944).[2] Post-war, he held several executive positions, including chairman of McLain Trucking Company from 1945 to 1952 and roles at Certainteed Products Corporation, Allied Overseas, Wilson Brothers, and Galen Van Meter.[2]
In May 1955, Hudgins was appointed as a professor of industrial management in the School of Industrial Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2][1]
In addition to his professional activities, Hudgins was involved in various organizations such as the American Management Association and the Newcomen Society of England.[2] He was also active in yachting, serving in leadership roles at yacht clubs and participating in races.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Hudgins married Vallie K. Olson in 1934 and they had two children.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Bachrach, Fabian (22 July 1963). "HOULDER HUDGINS, M.I.T. PROFESSOR; Management Teacher Dies --Leader in Business". The New York Times. ProQuest 116381314.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Houlder Hudgins Appointed Professor of Industrial Management" (Press release). Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 18 May 1955.
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