William Emerson

Background

Emerson, William was born on January 1, 1938 in St. Louis. Son of Norvell Preston and Marie (Reinemer) Emerson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Westminster College, 1959; Bachelor of Laws, University Baltimore, 1964.

Career

Member congressional staffs, 1961-1970; director government relations, Fairchild Industries, Germantown, Maryland., 1970-1974; director public affairs, Interstate Natural Gas Association, Washington, 1974-1975; executive assistant to chairman, Federal Election Commission, 1975; director federal relations, TRW Inc., Washington, 1975-1979; public affairs consultant, William Emerson & Association, 1979-1980; member, 97th-103rd Congresses from 8th District Missouri, 1981-1996; chairman agriculture subcommittee on nutrition & foreign ag. member transportation and infrastructure committee member joint committee organization of Congress.

Achievements

• William Emerson has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Air Force.

Connections

Married Jo Ann Hermann, June 21, 1975. Children: Victoria Marie, Katharine. Children by previous marriage: Elizabeth, Abigail.

Father:

Norvell Preston Emerson

Mother:

Marie (Reinemer) Emerson

Spouse:

Jo Ann Hermann

child:

Katharine Emerson

child:

Victoria Marie Emerson