William Bernard Lester

Background

Lester, William Bernard was born on January 9, 1939 in Havana, Florida, United States. Son of William Duncan and Edith (Blackburn) Lester.

Education

Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, U. Florida, 1961; Modern Sciences and Arts, U. Florida, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1965.

Career

Agricultural economist, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1965-1967; economist research department, Florida Citrus Commission U. Florida, 1967; director economics research, Florida Department Citrus, Gainesville, 1968-1976; deputy executive director, Florida Department Citrus, Gainesville, 1976-1978; executive director, Florida Department Citrus, Gainesville, 1979-1986; deputy executive vice president, chief operating officer, Alico Inc., LaBelle, Florida, 1986-1987; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Alico Inc., LaBelle, 1988-1997; president, chief operating officer, Alico Inc., LaBelle, since 1998.

Achievements

• William Bernard Lester has been listed as a noteworthy Agricultural economist, business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1956.

Connections

Married Elaine Purnell, March 30, 1961. 1 child, Mark Alan.

Father:

William Duncan Lester

Mother:

Edith (Blackburn) Lester

Spouse:

Elaine Purnell

child:

Mark Alan Lester