John Lewis Holland was an American psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. He was the creator of the career development model, Holland Occupational Themes, commonly known as the Holland Codes. Wikipedia
Born: October 21, 1919, Omaha, NE
Died: November 27, 2008 (age 89 years), Baltimore, MD
Education: University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska Omaha, and Central High School
Grandchild: Jane Holland
Known for: The Holland Codes (Creator)
Notable work: Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Careers; The Self Directed Search; The Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes