Background
Ahlfeld, William Joseph was born on August 18, 1922 in Benton, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter W. and Perna (Whittington) Ahlfeld.
Ahlfeld, William Joseph was born on August 18, 1922 in Benton, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter W. and Perna (Whittington) Ahlfeld.
Student, Northwestern University, 1940; student, Wright Junior College, 1941-1942; student, Indiana U., 1960-1961.
Reporter, Chicago Daily Times, 1941-1947; account executive, Harry Coleman & Company, Chicago, 1947-1948; speech writer, United States Steel Corporation, New York City, 1948-1963; vice president, The Mead Corporation, Dayton, Ohio., 1963-1980; vice president communications, American Forest Institute, Washington, 1980-1982; director office public affairs, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1983-1984; consultant, owner, Ahlfeld & Associations, Inc., Washington, 1984-1985; president, public, Forest Industry Affairs Letter, Washington, since 1985.
Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO. Member Society Professional Journalists. Clubs: Army-Navy (Washington). Kenwood Country (Bethesda, Maryland).
Married, October 16, 1944. Children: Kathy, Kevin, Kerry.