William R. Hough Explained

William R. Hough
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:University of Florida
Known For:Benefactor of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida
Spouse:Hazel Hough

William R. Hough is an American investment banker known for being a benefactor of the University of Florida.

Hough received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida (UF) in 1948. Hough was a member of Delta-Delta chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.[1] Hough is the founder of William R. Hough and Company of St. Petersburg, Florida. He gave $30 million to the graduate business programs at the Warrington College of Business at UF.[2]

References

  1. http://www.kappasigmauf.com/2007/01/20/delta-delta-alumni-makes-the-largest-donation-in-the-history-of-uf/ Kappa Sigma Delta-Delta Chapter
  2. http://news.ufl.edu/2007/01/19/hough-gift/ UFL Hough gift