One to One with Bill Goodman
Humana Co-Founder David Jones (Part 1)
premiered January 11, 2009
On this edition of One to One with Bill Goodman, Bill speaks with David Jones, co-founder and former CEO of Humana, about his background and the history of the company.
A Louisville native, Jones was the second of six children. He talks about growing up in Louisville during the Depression, becoming Outstanding Senior at the University of Louisville, and the “creation story” of Humana. He discusses his friends and mentors, including his wife, Betty; Humana co-founder Wendell Cherry; and the late Peter Drucker, an internationally known management consultant and author.
Jones describes how Humana grew from a small group of nursing homes into the multi-billion dollar company it is today. He also discusses the Humana Festival of New American Plays; the Romanian Assistance Project, in which Jones and hundreds of other volunteers have visited Romanian hospitals, clinics and orphanages to provide assistance and training; and what he believes is the secret to a successful Commonwealth—education.
About the Series
One to One features in-depth interviews with a variety of interesting people. Guests are drawn from a wide range of fields, and conversations cover an enormous array of topics. While many noteworthy Kentuckians are featured, Bill also talks with fascinating visitors from around the world.
As host of Kentucky Tonight, bookclub@ket, and KET election coverage, Bill Goodman has built a reputation as a skilled and even-handed moderator. One to One, he says, represents an opportunity for more relaxed, in-depth conversations with a variety of guests.
One to One is a KET production, produced by Bill Goodman and Cindy Asher. The program is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
