The Resume of a Well-Rounded Executive
Herman Cain, age 51. Born Dec. 13, 1945, in Memphis, Tenn.
Education: Morehouse College in Atlanta, 1967, bachelor’s degree in mathematics; Purdue University, 1971, master’s degree in computer science.
Experience: Chief executive officer, National Restaurant Assn., since December; CEO and president, Godfather’s Pizza Inc., 1986-96; chairman, Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Mo., 1995-96; regional manager for Burger King, 1982-1986; vice president of corporate systems, Pillsbury Co., 1977-82.
Politics: Republican. Campaigned for the Dole-Kemp ticket during last year’s White House race. Served on the federal Economic Growth and Tax Reform Commission.
Family: Wife, Gloria; daughter, Melanie; and son, Vincent.
Book: “Leadership is Common Sense” an outline of Cain’s leadership ideas with the foreword written by Jack Kemp.
Compact disc: “Sunday Morning” a compilation of gospel music songs with Cain on the vocals.
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