His wife, Dolores D. Wharton, has had her own career as a corporate director, foundation executive, and arts advocate. She retired as the chairman and chief executive officer of The Fund for Corporate Initiatives, Inc., a non-profit organization which she founded to strengthen the role of minorities and women in the corporate world. Among her former corporate directorships are Phillips Petroleum, Kellogg Co., and Gannett (media) on each she was the first woman and first black director.
His wife, Dolores D. Wharton, has had her own career as a corporate board member, foundation administrator, and arts supporter. She resigned as the chairman and top executive of The Fund for Corporate Initiatives, Inc., a non-profit organization she established to enhance the representation of minorities and women in the corporate sector. Among her former corporate directorships are Phillips Petroleum, Kellogg Co., and Gannett (media), on each she was the first woman and first African American director.