Background
Shields, William Bryan was born on April 22, 1920 in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Son of John and Helen (Rayford) Shields.
Shields, William Bryan was born on April 22, 1920 in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Son of John and Helen (Rayford) Shields.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1948.
Project electrical engineer Gilbert Associates, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1951—1969, chief electrical engineer, 1969—1972, engineering manager, 1972—1974, also board directors. Vice president, general manager power and industrial division Gilbert/Commonwealth, Jackson, Michigan, 1974—1984, senior vice president, from 1984. Board directors Commonwealth Associates.
Served to lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1941-1946, PTO.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Michigan Society Professional Engineers, Instrument Society of America, Jackson Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1981), Jackson Country Club.
Married Grace Marie Allsbrook, April 11, 1944. Children: G. Megan Shields Duggan, William Bryan.