June 23

Walter J. Zable excelled as a football player at Cornell University, earning All-American honors. He went on to earn a master's degree in physics before founding the Cubic Corporation in 1951. Under his leadership, Cubic became a major provider of defense avionics and urban transportation systems. Zable guided the company for over 60 years, fostering innovation and a strong corporate culture. He received numerous awards for his contributions to business and technology. He died in 2012, leaving a legacy of entrepreneurship and engineering excellence.

Born in 1931 in the United States, Paula Kent Meehan began her career in the entertainment industry before turning to entrepreneurship. In 1960, she co-founded Redken Laboratories with Dr. Jheri Redding, creating the first pH-balanced, protein-based haircare products. As CEO, Meehan led Redken's expansion into an international salon brand known for innovation and education. She established the Redken Exchange, a network for professional training and stylist collaboration. Meehan also championed philanthropic initiatives focused on women's health and the arts. After selling her stake in Redken in the 1990s, she invested in real estate and supported various nonprofits. She passed away in 2014, remembered as a trailblazer in the beauty industry.

Miguel Facussé Barjum (1924–2015) was a leading Honduran entrepreneur and chairman of Corporación Dinant. He built a business empire centered on palm oil production, food processing, and energy. His ventures significantly modernized the country’s agricultural sector and contributed to national economic growth. Facussé’s operations attracted both praise for job creation and criticism over land disputes and labor practices. He wielded considerable influence in political and economic circles throughout his life. His legacy remains a point of debate between industrial advancement and corporate responsibility in Honduras.

John McAfee (1945–2021) was a British-American computer programmer and entrepreneur who founded McAfee Associates, one of the first commercial antivirus software companies. A pioneer in cybersecurity, he popularized antivirus solutions during the early era of personal computing. McAfee later pursued various business ventures and political campaigns, advocating for privacy and digital freedom. His life was marked by bold statements, legal controversies, and a vibrant public persona. He founded companies in sectors ranging from software to wellness, demonstrating a restless entrepreneurial spirit. Despite a turbulent later life, his contributions helped define the modern antivirus industry and shaped public discourse on digital security.