Background
McNamara, William Albinus was born on March 1, 1909 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bartlett M. and Mary J. (Carpenter) McNamara.
McNamara, William Albinus was born on March 1, 1909 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bartlett M. and Mary J. (Carpenter) McNamara.
Bachelor of Arts Commerce, University of Wisconsin, 1930; Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1931; Bachelor of Laws, University Wisconsin, 1934.
Accountant, Frazer and Torbett (Certified Public Accountants), Chicago, 1934-1935; secretary bondholders committee, Chicago Title & Trust Company, 1935-1936; corporation secretary, Curt G. Joa, Inc., Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, 1936-1937; director, Curt G. Joa, Inc., 1937-1992; partner, Cavanaugh & McNamara, Madison, Wisconsin, 1937-1942; partner, Rieser, Mathy, McNamara & Stafford, Madison, 1942-1958; finance vice president, then vice president finance, Madison Gas and Electric Company, 1958-1977; Chairman of the Board, Madison Gas and Electric Company, 1977-1985; director, Madison Gas and Electric Company, 1958-1985; chairman-director emeritus, Madison Gas and Electric Company, 1984-1991; director, First Federal Savings & Loan Association, Madison, 1985-1991. With 1st Fed Savings Bank, Madison, 1966-1985, director emeritus 1985-1993.
Member president's council Edgewood College, Madison, 1969-1972. Advisory board St. Mary's Hospital Nursing School, 1965-1966. Member American Gas Association, Wisconsin Utility Association, American Bar Association, State Bar Wisconsin (chairman taxation section 1950-1951), Dane County Bar Association, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (president 1962), Wisconsin Business Economics Association Clubs: Madison.
Lodges: Knights of Columbus.
Married Irene G. Chaltre, June 8, 1935. Children: William B., Thomas J., John M.