Betty Ballantine, Who Helped Introduce Paperbacks, Dies at 99
As a publishing team, she and her husband, Ian, set out in 1939 “to change the reading habits of America,†and to a large extent they did......»»
Paul Van Doren, cofounder of Vans shoes, dies at 90
A focus on custom kicks and an early embrace by SoCal skaters helped him build a multi-billion-dollar brand.A focus on custom kicks and an early embrace by SoCal skaters helped him build a multi-billion-dollar brand......»»
Eli Broad, billionaire who helped shape the cultural life of L.A., dies at 87
He became one of the country’s most prominent philanthropists in the arts, sciences and education......»»
Charles Geschke, Adobe co-founder who helped spark desktop publishing, dies at 81
He and John Warnock built one of the world’s largest software companies. He also made headlines after being kidnapped in 1992 and spending five days in captivity......»»
Adobe Co-Founder And Developer Of PDFs Charles Geschke Dies At Age 81
Charles Geschke, the co-founder of Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) who helped develop Portable Document Format technology — the PDF — died at age 81 on Friday in California. read more.....»»
Glynn Lunney, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13 mission, dies at 84
He had a key role in developing the crewed space program and guiding astronauts to the moon......»»
Engineering exec and philanthropist Stephen Bechtel Jr. dies at 95
He helped build Bechtel into one of the world's largest engineering and construction firms......»»
Steven Spurrier, Briton who helped make Calif. wines a global commodity, dies at 79
He organized the “Judgment of Paris,” a tasting event at which California vintages had their breakthrough and began to compete on a world scale with the esteemed French......»»
Steven Spurrier, the Briton who helped make California wines a global commodity, dies at 79
He organized ‘the Judgment of Paris,’ a tasting event at which California vintages had their global breakthrough and began to compete on a world scale with the esteemed French......»»
Robert Glauber, Harvard business professor and ranking Treasury official, dies at 81
He helped lead and write a major report on causes of the 1987 stock market crash, then served in George H.W. Bush’s Treasury Department as undersecretary for domestic finance......»»
Bruce Meyers, creator of the first fiberglass dune buggy, dies at 94
In 1964 he created the Meyers Manx, a two-seat car that helped turn the dune buggy into an emblem of California cool......»»
Longtime St. Louis banker and credit card pioneer Norm Tice dies at 85
Norm Tice was a longtime top executive in St. Louis banking and helped start several companies related to credit cards, among other accomplishments......»»
Duke Covert, luminary in the Central Texas automotive business, dies at 74
Duke Covert, who helped make his family name synonymous with car sales in Central Texas, died Dec. 22 from a blood infection unrelated to the coronavirus, his family said. He was 74. Along with his older brother Rox and younger brother Danay, Duke Cover.....»»
Fritz Gerber, who steered Roche from infamy to biotech success, dies at 91
Fritz Gerber, the long-time head of Roche Holding who helped transform the Swiss company from an image-tarnished vitamins, drugs and chemicals conglomerate into a biotechnology and diagnostics giant, has died at the age of 91......»»
Little Richard, Flamboyant Rock Pioneer, Dies At 87: "The True Spirit Of Rock "N" Roll"
Little Richard, who helped shape rock ‘n’ roll .....»»
Ronald Birtcher, who helped build modern-day Orange County, dies at 89
Along with Henry Segerstrom and Donald Bren, he helped make the OC more cosmopolitan. Along with Henry Segerstrom and Donald Bren, he helped make the OC more cosmopolitan......»»
Heritage Bank of Commerce founder William Del Biaggio Jr. dies
William Del Biaggio Jr., a founder of Heritage Bank of Commerce, died Saturday at the age of 79. Details about Del Biaggio's passing were not immediately available. Del Biaggio started Heritage Bank of Commerce in 1994 and helped grow it to become the .....»»
Heritage Commerce Bank founder William Del Biaggio Jr. dies
William Del Biaggio Jr., a founder of Heritage Bank of Commerce, died Saturday at the age of 79. Details about Del Biaggio's passing were not immediately available. Del Biaggio started Heritage Bank of Commerce in 1994 and helped grow it to become the .....»»
Floyd Cardoz, an influential and gregarious New York-based chef, has died at 59 due to the coronavirus
The ‘Top Chef Masters’ winner, who had tested positive for COVID-19, helped introduce the city to Indian fine dining......»»
Longtime U.S. Bank president dies
The longtime leader of U.S. Bank, who helped shape Oregon's business landscape during the 1970s and 1980s, has died. John Elorriaga was 96. He'd led U.S. Bank, then based in Portland, between 1973 and 1987, becoming chairman and CEO in 1974. Accor.....»»
Buckhead restaurateur Kiyoshi Takahara Nakato dies
Kiyoshi Takahara Nakato, who helped operate Buckhead's Nakato Japanese Restaurant and expand the brand throughout the Southeast, died Jan. 1. He was 69. "Kiyoshi worked tirelessly to help support his wife’s family business," an announcement from.....»»