Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Ivan J. Houston
Golden State Insurance
1970–1990
1970–1990
Golden State Insurance
1970–1990
1970–1990
Houston was instrumental in streamlining Golden State’s operations and enabling it to profitably expand. He moved the company into the group insurance field securing business from organizations such as Ford, General Motors, and AT&T. Under his tenure, Golden State became the third largest black-owned financial services enterprise in the United States.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1925
- Birthplace: California
- Race: Black or African American
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley
- Military Service: Army