Don Hummel
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Don Hummel was an American
businessman
and politician
. Don Hummel served as the mayor
of Tucson, Arizona
from 1955 through 1961, where he is remembered for pushing an aggressive annexation program that helped encourage the city's rapid growth. He also served as Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson
.
Hummel was also a concessionaire for the National Park Service
, owning and operating hotels, guest cabins and other visitor services in Glacier National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park
, and Mount McKinley National Park.
He was the author of two published books, Stealing the National Parks (1987) and One Man's Life (1988).
United States
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businessman
Businessperson
A businessperson is someone involved in a particular undertaking of activities for the purpose of generating revenue from a combination of human, financial, or physical capital. An entrepreneur is an example of a business person...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. Don Hummel served as the mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
from 1955 through 1961, where he is remembered for pushing an aggressive annexation program that helped encourage the city's rapid growth. He also served as Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD, is a Cabinet department in the Executive branch of the United States federal government...
during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States...
.
Hummel was also a concessionaire for the National Park Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations...
, owning and operating hotels, guest cabins and other visitor services in Glacier National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a United States National Park in northeastern California. The dominant feature of the park is Lassen Peak; the largest plug dome volcano in the world and the southern-most volcano in the Cascade Range...
, and Mount McKinley National Park.
He was the author of two published books, Stealing the National Parks (1987) and One Man's Life (1988).