Background
Carlisle, William Aiken was born on July 11, 1918 in West Point, Georgia, United States. Son of Aiken Rast and Sara Allen (Lane) Carlisle.
Carlisle, William Aiken was born on July 11, 1918 in West Point, Georgia, United States. Son of Aiken Rast and Sara Allen (Lane) Carlisle.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Clemson University, 1939.
Draftsman, R.R. Markley, American Institute of Architects, Durham, North Carolina
architect, Durham, 1939-1940;
chief draftsman, area engineer, Fort Jackson, South Carolina., 1940-1942;
vice president, LBC & W, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina., 1946-1977;
chairman, Carlisle Associations (Architects-Engineers), Columbia, 1977-1989;
project coordinator, South Carolina. Department Commerce, Columbia, since 1992;
interim director aero division, Department of Commerce, Columbia, South Carolina. Secretary-treasurer State Board Architectural Examiners, 1968-1978.
Chairman advisory com.to State Fire Marshal, 1966-1979. President National Architectural Accreditation Board, 1983. Director National Council Architectural Registration Bds., 1974-1977.
Member Executive Committee Governor's Management Review Committee, 1972.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1945. Fellow American Institute of Architects (director 1972-1974, South Carolina. president 1953). Member Clemson Architectural Foundation (president 1964), Columbia Chamber of Commerce of C. (past vice president), Forest Lake Country Club (past president), Sertoma Club (past president).
Married Ruth Davidson, February 17, 1945. Children: Mettauer Lee, Carolyn Lane, Thomas Aiken, James Timmerman, Margaret Elizabeth.