Background
Farris, W. Anthony was born on September 27, 1946 in Santa Ana, Texas, United States. Son of Morris Otto and Odilia M. Farris.
Farris, W. Anthony was born on September 27, 1946 in Santa Ana, Texas, United States. Son of Morris Otto and Odilia M. Farris.
Bachelor, Dallas College, 1970; Bachelor of Science, University Texas, Dallas, 1979; postgraduate, University Texas, 1980.
Various positions, Corrigan Properties, Dallas, 1968-1971; controller, Emerald Beach Hotel, Nassau, 1971-1972; controller, Sheraton B.C. Hotel, Nassau, The Bahamas, 1972-1973; corporation controller, ITT-South Florida Development Company, Key Biscayne, 1973-1975; senior vice president, treasurer, Metro Hotels, Inc., Dallas, 1975-1983; executive vice president operations, Metro Hotels, Inc., Dallas, 1983-1987; president, chief Executive officer, Rank Hotels North America subsidiary The Rank Organisation, Dallas, since 1987. President Texas Hospitality Association, 1979-1980.
Chairman Animal Husbandry & Microbiology and Botany Texas Political Action Committee, Dallas, 1982-1986. Member technical committee National Real Estate Committee, New York City, 1984. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Texas Society Certified Public Accountant's, American Hotel & Motel Association, Texas Hotel Association, Dallas Hotel Association (board directors 1981-1983).
Married Norah E. Burns, August 1, 1968. Children: Toni O, Bambi P.