Rowland Roberts Hughes (1896-1957) was born in Oakhurst, New Jersey, and attended Brown University. After graduating from college in 1917, he went to work for the National City Bank of New York. For several years he was assigned to various overseas branches of the Bank, but returned to the Banks headquarters in New York City in 1927 where he eventually became vice president. In April 1953 Hughes was appointed Deputy Director of the Bureau of the Budget. He became Director of the Bureau in April 1954 following the resignation of Joseph M. Dodge. As Director, Hughes was responsible for preparing the national budget of the U.S. Government. Due to his efforts, the 1956 budget produced a surplus. This was the first balanced budget of the Eisenhower administration. Hughes retired from government service in April 1956.
From the description of Hughes, Rowland R. (Rowland Roberts), 1896-1957 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10610330
