Background
Coughlin, William Brendan was born on July 30, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Mary Coughlin.
Coughlin, William Brendan was born on July 30, 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William and Mary Coughlin.
Bachelor in Government cum laude, Harvard University, 1975. Master of Public Administration, Harvard University, 1983.
News assignment editor, field producer, Station WBZ-television, Boston, 1975-1978; reporter, anchor, producer, Station WBZ-television, Boston, 1978-1981; director committee, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, 1982-1983; contract administrator, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, 1983-1984; commissioner department assessing, City of Boston, 1984-1987; liaison to business community, City of Boston, 1985-1989; commissioner department parks, City of Boston, 1987-1989; president artery business committee, City of Boston, since 1989; president, Greater Boston City of C., since 1992. Board directors Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Anchor Ivy Satellite Broadcasting, 1981-1983.
Board overseers Arnold Arboretum, since 1992. Board directors, executive committee Dorchester Federated Houses, since 1992.
Married Francine Achbar, June 10, 1983. Children: Jessica, Amy.