Background
Riley, William was born on June 30, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Leo Michael and Edna (Wilhelm) Riley.
conservationist executive writer
Riley, William was born on June 30, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Leo Michael and Edna (Wilhelm) Riley.
Bachelor of Arts Notre Dame, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1955.
Vice-president, director, chairman, Ivy Corporation, Atlanta, 1960-1980; Chief Executive Officer, chairman, Moore-Handley, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, since 1981. Board directors Tru-Die, Inc., Franklin Pk., Illinois, Fabco-Air, Inc., Gainesville, Florida.
Trustee The Raptor Trust, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 1980-2000. Board directors National Wildlife Refuge Association, Potomac, Maryland, 1985-1994, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, Kempton, Pennsylvania, 1989-1998, National Audubon Society, New York City, 1990-1994. Chairman executive committee Everglades Foundation, 1997-2003, chairman program committee since 2003.
With United States Army, 1957-1958. Member of Explorers Club of New York City, Metropolitan Club of New York City.
Married Laura Etz, April 20, 1957.