Background
Robertson, William Bernard was born on January 31, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Irvin Wilcox and Lottie Rebecca (Roberts) Robertson.
Robertson, William Bernard was born on January 31, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Irvin Wilcox and Lottie Rebecca (Roberts) Robertson.
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Bluefield State College, 1954. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bluefield State College, 1956. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bluefield State College, 1987.
Master of Science in Administration, Radford University, 1965. Doctor of Arts (honorary), Virginia College, 1972.
Teacher, principal, supervisor Roanoke Public Schools, 1956-1970. Special assistant Governor of Virginia, Richmond, 1970-1974. Associate director continuing education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1974.
Director Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, 1974-1976, United States Peace Corps, Nairobi, Kenya, 1976-1979. Consultant for African affairs Booker T. Washington Foundation, Washington, 1979-1981. Assistant director Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 1981-1985.
Deputy assistant secretary of state for African Affairs Department State, since 1985. Co-chairman Federal Task Force on Disabled Persons, since 1984, Federal Task Force on Private Sector Initiatives, since 1985. Member advisory board Sister Cities International, Washington, since 1984.
Founder, chairman Reston/Nyeti Sister City Committee, Reston, 1983. Founder Camp Virginia Jaycee for Retarded Citizens, Bedford County, 1969. Senator United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Roanoke, 1969.
Member of Kansas City.
Married Johnnie Lucille Early, November 6, 1953. Children: Bernice Victoria, William Allen.