Background
Fissell, William Henry was born on November 29, 1931 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of William H. and Mary A. (Dalton) Fissell.
Fissell, William Henry was born on November 29, 1931 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of William H. and Mary A. (Dalton) Fissell.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1953; Master of Science in Business, Columbia University, 1958.
Assistant, Brown Brothers Harriman, New York City, 1958-1965; portfolio manager, Dominick & Dominick, New York City, 1965-1966; portfolio manager, A.W. Jones & Company. New York City, 1966-1970; senior vice-president, director, Bessemer Trust, New York City, 1970-1976; portfolio manager, F. Eberstadt & Company. New York City, 1976-1982; president, Houghton Assest Management, New York City, 1982-1985; chairman, Fissell, Laidlaw & Company, Inc., New York City, 1985-1998; chairman, Bourne, Fissell & Stenstrom LLC, Bedford Hills, New York, since 1998.
Honorary Usher St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 1964-1971. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1957. Member New York Society Security Analysts, University Club New York City, Bedford Golf and Tennis Club.
Married Frederica Kane, September 27, 1958. Children: Mary, Kate, Frederica, William IV.