Background
Bushnell, Willet Ray was born on November 16, 1948 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Son of Vernon Edwin and Elsie Geneva (Wright) Bushnell.
Bushnell, Willet Ray was born on November 16, 1948 in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Son of Vernon Edwin and Elsie Geneva (Wright) Bushnell.
Student, Fullerton Junior College, 1966—1968. Bachelor of Business Administration, California State University, Fullerton, 1971.
Accountant Thomas Byrne & Smith Certified Public Accountants, Riverside, California, 1971—1973. Senior accountant Thomas, Head & Greisen, Certified Public Accountants, Anchorage, 1973—1976. Manager Burnett & Meyer, Certified Public Accountants, 1976—1980.
Principal Willet R. Bushnell, Certified Public Accountant, Wasilla, 1980—1982. Partner Bushnell & McMahon, Certified Public Accountants, since 1982.
Planning commissioner City of Wasilla, since 1983, councilman, 1984—1986, public safety commissioner, 1984—1986. Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of Certified Public Accountants, Alaska Society of Certified Public Accountants (board directors 1979-1981, chairman conference committee 1982-1983, member various committees), Wasilla C. of Chamber (board directors 1983, president 1984).
Married Carol Jean Coykendall, May 20, 1967 (divorced ). 1 child Eric M.; married Ida Marie Hjellen McMahon, January 1, 1980.