Background
Spears, William Gerli was born on August 12, 1938 in New York City. Son of Jackson Edward and Evelyn (Gerli) Spears.
Spears, William Gerli was born on August 12, 1938 in New York City. Son of Jackson Edward and Evelyn (Gerli) Spears.
AB, Princeton University, 1960. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1962.
General partner Loeb, Rhoades & Company, New York City, 1962-1971. Chairman board Spears, Benzak, Salomon & Farrell, since 1972. Board directors Over-The-Counter Securities Fund, Alcide Corporation.
Chairman board trustees Choate Rosemary Hall School, Wallingford, Connecticut. Finance committee St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside, Connecticut. Trustee Vincent James O'Connor Memorial Fund, Greenwich, Connecticut, Gramercy Park Foundation, New York City.
Member New York Society Security Analysts, Chartered Finance Analysts, University Club, Field Club.
Married Joan Bogardus, August 6, 1960. Children: William Junior, Dorothy, Brian, Wendy.