Background
Astrop, William B. was born on September 22, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Collins and Arretha Robertson (Bowen) Astrop.
Astrop, William B. was born on September 22, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Collins and Arretha Robertson (Bowen) Astrop.
Bachelor of Arts Richmond, 1950. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1953.
Vice-president, director, Florida Capital Corporation, Palm Beach, 1960-1963; vice president, Stone & Webster Securities Corporation, New York City, 1963-1969; vice-president, director, UniCapital Corporation, Atlanta, 1969-1970; chairman, Atlanta Capital Management Company, 1970-1982; chairman, Astrop Advisory Corporation, Atlanta, since 1982.
Board of directors Carlos Museum Emory University, Atlanta, since 1984, Atlanta Growth Fund Inc. Board directors, former president High Museum, Atlanta, since 1971. National board directors Boys & Girls Clubs American, Atlanta, since 1987.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve (retired), 1953-1957. Member Piedmont Driving Club.
Married Jean Trimmer, September 16, 1963. Children: William B. Junior, Douglas D.