William Alfred Andres

Background

Andres, William Alfred was born on August 9, 1926 in Fayette, Iowa, United States. Son of Alfred G. and Eva Levetta (Eide) Andres.

Education

Bachelor, Upper Iowa University, 1948. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Upper Iowa University, 1977. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1949.

Career

With Dayton Company (later became Dayton Hudson Corporation), Minneapolis, from 1958, executive vice president retail operations, 1971-1974, president, 1974-1977, chief executive officer, from 1976, chairman board, 1977-1983, chairman executive committee, 1983-1985. Director First Bank System, Inc., International Multifoods, St. Paul Companies, Exxon Corporation, Scott Paper Company, Jostens, Inc.

Achievements

• William Alfred Andres has been listed as a noteworthy retail chain executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors United Way of Minneapolis Area, 1975-1985, Fairview Community Hospitals Served to Second lieutenant, infantry United States Army, 1944-1946. Member of Minneapolis.

Connections

Married Betty Ruth Follett, June 4, 1947. Children: Robert A., Charles W., Richard W.

Father:

Alfred G. Andres

Mother:

Eva Levetta (Eide) Andres

Spouse:

Betty Ruth Follett

child:

Charles W. Andres

child:

Robert A. Andres

child:

Richard W. Andres