Background
Williams, Charles Thomas was born on January 25, 1916 in Nogales, Arizona, United States. Son of James Harrington and Zellee (Jones) Williams.
Williams, Charles Thomas was born on January 25, 1916 in Nogales, Arizona, United States. Son of James Harrington and Zellee (Jones) Williams.
Student, Los Angeles City College, 1943. Student, University Southern California, 1946. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), King Memorial College, 1977.
With United States Post Office, Los Angeles, 1938-1943, 1947-1951. Sales representative Schenley Industries Incorporated, New York York City, 1951-1953, national brand development manager, 1953-1958, assistant national sales manager, 1959-1961, assistant divl. manager, 1961-1963. Vice president Schenley Distiller Company, New York City, since 1963, Schenley Affiliated Brands Corporation, since 1976.
Director Merchant Prince Corporation, National Business Corporation.
Nassau County chairman Economic Opportunity Commission, 1966-1973. Vice-chairman board Roslyn Non Profit Corporation, 1968-1973. Member Nassau County Health & Welfare Council, 1966-1972.
Board directors National Federation Settlements and Neighborhood Centers, secretary, since 1976, now president. Trustee Interracial Council Business Opportunity, Long Island Fund. President Booker T. Washington Foundation Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member National Business League (chairman board since 1968).
Married Brenda Smith, December 13, 1947. Children– Charles Thomas II, Kirk G., Rhoda Jo.
