Background
Rumball, William was born on May 25, 1940 in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand. Son of Henry and Louie Elsie (Walter) Rumball.
Rumball, William was born on May 25, 1940 in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand. Son of Henry and Louie Elsie (Walter) Rumball.
Bachelor of Science, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1960. Master of Science with 1st honors, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1967.
Scientist Department of Science and Industrial Research, Palmerston North, 1961-1972, leader plant breeding, 1972-1987, scientist Aghesearch Grasslands, since 1987. Lecturer Massey University, since 1973. Referee, member committee Foundation Research, Science and Technology, New Zealand, since 1990.
Reviewer several overseas breeding projects.
Advisor Samaritans, Palmerston North, 1968-1970. Secretary School Committees, Palmerston North, 1968-1990. President Riverside Soccer Club, Palmerston North, 1985.
Fellow Royal Society New Zealand. Member International Grasslands Association, New Zealand Grasslands Association.
Married Sylvia Vine Sheat, May 20, 1967. Children: Timothy, Rachel, Christopher, Juliet.