Background
Nicely, William Abbott was born on September 1, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harold Elliott and Dorothy Russell (Abbott) Nicely.
Nicely, William Abbott was born on September 1, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harold Elliott and Dorothy Russell (Abbott) Nicely.
AB, Princeton (New Jersey) U., 1952; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1959.
Associate, Harter, Secrest & Emery, Rochester, New York, 1959-1968; attorney, Dorr-Oliver Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, 1968-1969; assistant counsel, Kennecott Copper Corporation, New York City, 1969-1972; counsel, vice president, secretary, Callahan Mining Corporation, Phoenix, 1972-1991; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Callahan Mining Corporation, Phoenix, since 1991. Board directors Pinnacle Exploration, Inc. subsidiary Callahan Mining Corporation, Phoenix.
Trustee Arizona Theatre Company, Phoenix, 1983-1987. Board directors Princeton University Alumni Giving, Northern Arizona, 1985-1986. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1953-1956.
Member of New York State Bar Association, Connecticut Bar assosiation, New York Kingdom of Vermont, Princeton University Alumni Association (president), John Gardner Tennis Ranch, Princeton Club of New York.
Married Linda Brunjes, August 14, 1965. Children: Andrew Abbott, Matthew Mount.