Background
Hazen, William Harris was born on January 6, 1931 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Julius Elijah and Dorothy (Harris) Hazen.
Hazen, William Harris was born on January 6, 1931 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Julius Elijah and Dorothy (Harris) Hazen.
Bachelor of Arts, Bowdoin College, 1952; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1958.
With firm, Pell, Butler, Hatch, Curtis & LeViness, New York City, 1959-1961;
executive assistant to, New York superintendent banks, 1962-1964;
with, J.W. Seligman & Company. New York City, 1964-1968;
partner, J.W. Seligman & Company. New York City, 1969-1980;
member managing committee, J.W. Seligman & Company.
New York City, 1981-1996;
managing director, J.W. Seligman & Company. New York City, since 1981;
president, chief Executive officer, Seligman Securities, Inc., New York City, 1981-1983, 89-93;
president, chief Executive officer, J. & W. Seligman Trust Company, 1983-1995. Vice president Seligman Mutual Funds, 1969-1981, Tri-Continental Corporation, New York City, 1969-1981.
Member of the board overseers Bowdoin College, 1981-1993, president, 1992-1993, trustee, since 1993. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1955, Korea. Member Heights Casino Club, New York Yacht Club, The Angler's Club of New York.
Married Judith Ettl, February 22, 1959. Children: Cordelia, Alexes.