T. Parker Host Sr.

T. Parker Host Sr.
Mayor of Newport News
In office
1940–1942
Preceded byB. G. James
Succeeded byR. Cowles Taylor

Thomas Parker Host Sr. (1892–1963)[1] was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 3, 1940 to February 13, 1942. Prior to serving as mayor, he was the founder and owner of T. Parker Host, Inc., a maritime management company that served as an agent for liner services transporting goods through the ports of Hampton Roads.[2] This company is now run by his son, T. Parker Host Jr., and grandsons Tom and David.

References

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  2. ^ "Metalmark Capital Backs T. Parker Host". Wall Street Journal. 2018-12-07. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
Preceded by
B. G. James
 Mayor of Newport News
1940–1942 		Succeeded by


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