Background
Patterson, William Allan was born on October 1, 1899 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii Son of William Allan and Mary (Goulter) Patterson.
Patterson, William Allan was born on October 1, 1899 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii Son of William Allan and Mary (Goulter) Patterson.
Educated public grammar and high schools, San Francisco, California, Military Academy, Honolulu.
With Wells Fargo Bank & Trust Company, San Francisco, 1914-1928. Assistant to president Boeing Airplane Company and Boeing Air Transport, Seattle, Washington, 1929-1931. President Boeing Air Transport, Pacific Air Transport, National Air Transport and Varney Air Lincolnshire, 1931-1934.
Vice president United Air Lincolnshire, Incorporated., 1933-1934.
President and director United Air Lincolnshire, Incorporated., Chicago, 1934-1963, Chairman of the Board, chief executive officer, 1963-1980. Director Insurance Company of North America, Bell & Howell Company, Air Transport Association of America, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Harris Trust & Savings Bank Chicago Trustee Northwestern University.
Member Newcomen Society. Mason.; Clubs: Chicago, Executives, Economic, Commonwealth, Tavern, Commercial (Chicago).
Married Vera A. Witt, June 20, 1924. Children: Patricia Ann, William Allan.