Background
Shaw, Hollis W. was born on May 17, 1931 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Grover C. and Catherine E. (McDade) Shaw.
Shaw, Hollis W. was born on May 17, 1931 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Grover C. and Catherine E. (McDade) Shaw.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Talladega College, 1959. Master of Arts in Psychology, North Carolina College, Durham, 1961.
Clinical psychologist O''Berry Center, Goldsboro, New York, 1960—1961, Newark State School, 1962—1963. Guidance instructor A&T College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1961—1962. Clinical psychologist Wassaic State School, New York, 1963—1965.
Director on-the-job training Mansfield State School, Connecticut, 1965—1970. Chief service Wassaic Development Center, 1970—1974. Deputy director Wassaic Development Center, 1974—1978, director, since 1978.
Deputy commissioner program operations New York Office Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities, 1984—1986. Director Wassaic Development Disabilities Service Office, since 1986. Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1955.
Member of Lincoln Academy National Association (president since 1977), New York State Association Facility Director (vice president 1980-1981, Director of Year award 1981), National Rehabilitation Association, American Association Mental Deficiencies.
Married Genora Lassiter, April 10, 1965. 1 child Kathryn.