Acey Gaspard

Henry R. Luce helped transform American magazines through Time, Fortune, Life, and Sports Illustrated. His career combined new approaches to journalism with outspoken political advocacy, influential colleagues, and difficult questions about editorial power.

Asa Griggs Candler helped build Coca-Cola from a local beverage into a nationally marketed business. His life also took him into Atlanta real estate, Emory University’s development, and the mayor’s office.

Herb Kelleher helped launch Southwest Airlines through years of litigation, then became its longtime chief executive. His story includes the airline’s early financial struggles, workplace culture, growth and leadership transition.

Gordon E. Moore’s famous prediction began as an argument about the economics of integrated circuits. Follow his journey from a California childhood through Fairchild, Intel, and his later support for scientific research.

Hans Wilsdorf co-founded a London watch business that became Rolex. His career joined Swiss watchmaking partnerships, independent precision tests and the Oyster, before extending to Tudor and a foundation that survived him.

James E. Casey started a Seattle messenger business with Claude Ryan and helped guide its transformation into UPS. His long career also led to an enduring involvement in philanthropy for children and families.

Bill Marriott Jr. took charge of the family’s first hotel operation in the 1950s. His later career brought new hotel brands, growing international operations, and a corporate division shaped by mounting debt.

Rose Totino and her husband, Jim, built a Minneapolis pizza shop into a frozen-food company acquired by Pillsbury. Her career continued through a landmark corporate appointment and patented crust development, alongside substantial community giving.

Arthur C. Nielsen Sr. did not invent the Audimeter. He acquired and refined the technology, launched a commercial radio ratings service, and helped establish the television measurement business associated with his name.

Berry Gordy Jr. moved from a failed record shop and factory work to founding Motown. His biography follows the artists and collaborators who helped build the label, the conflicts it faced, and his later ventures in film and music education.