William Velez

Background

Velez, William was born on September 19, 1950 in New York City. Son of Antonio and Gladys (Rodriguez) Velez.

Education

Bachelor, Fairleigh Dickinson U., 1972; Juris Doctor, Seton Hall U., 1979.

Career

Director business affairs, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, New York City, 1972-1987; president, William Velez & Associations, New York City, 1987-1988; director operations, Polygram Records, Inc., New York City, 1988-1989; senior director Latin music, Broadcast Music, Inc., New York City, since 1989. Adjunct instructor, trustee, advisory board music business and technical program New York University, New York City, since 1985.

Achievements

• William Velez has been listed as a noteworthy Music rights consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors INTAR Hispanic Arts Center, New York City, since 1990. Member NARAS, NATAS, Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association, American Latin Music Association (founder).

Interests

• Avocations: theater, sports.

Connections

Married Mary Joan Kirkegard, August 25, 1974.

Father:

Antonio Velez

Mother:

Gladys (Rodriguez) Velez

Spouse:

Mary Joan Kirkegard