Dwight Call Receives Washington State University Honors

Dwight Call (’56 Hotel & Restaurant Administration) earned a B.S. in business from the University of Idaho in 1952, then served two years in the U.S. Army. Acting on the advice of Joe Bradley, then the director of the WSU hotel and restaurant administration program, Call took the first step toward his future career and earned his hospitality credentials. He joined Westin in 1956. In addition to several management positions, he served as general manager for three of the company’s hotels, including the Westin Hotel in Calgary, Alberta; the Westin Benson in Portland, Oregon; and the Westin Hotel in downtown Chicago. Call became vice president of the company in 1971, serving as operations/project manager. He was named executive vice president in 1982, responsible for worldwide hotel operations. In 1984, he became president of the hotel company. Call’s executive career spanned 32 years. He retired in 1988 and attributes much of his success to his wife Beverly’s support during their 50+ year marriage. He was active in the American Hotel and Motel Association and community affairs and was inducted into University of Idaho Alumni Hall of Fame in 1988.