Background
Cornish, William Acton was born on November 27, 1929. Son of Allen Lee and Edna Morrison (Acton) Cornish.
Cornish, William Acton was born on November 27, 1929. Son of Allen Lee and Edna Morrison (Acton) Cornish.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1952. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1954.
Investment analyst Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, 1956—1959, Republic National Bank, Dallas, 1959—1961, Duff & Phelps, Chicago, since 1961. Now executive vice president, director, member Executive & Management Committees. President Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Company.
With United States Army, 1952-1954.
Member of Finance Analysts Research Foundation (director), Finance Analysts Federation, Investment Analysts Society Chicago (president), Institute Chartered Finance Analysts (chartered finance analyst).
Married Sue Ann Reynolds, September 12, 1959. Children: Stuart Acton, Kaye Elizabeth.