Background
Wagner, William Burdette was born on April 27, 1941 in Oswego, New York, United States.
Wagner, William Burdette was born on April 27, 1941 in Oswego, New York, United States.
Bachelor with highest honors, Michigan State University, 1963. Master of Business Administration, Ohio State University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1967.
Research and teaching assistant Ohio State University, Columbus, 1966-1968. Professor marketing and logistics University Missouri, Columbia, 1969-2000, professor emeritus, since 2000. International business and management consultant, since 1972.
Guest professor marketing University Nanjing, China, 1985-1987, Prince of Songla University, Hat Yai, Thailand, 1990, 92, 98, 99, Assumption University, Bangkok, 1998-1999, University of Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok, 1998. Visiting professor business Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 2000-2003. Expert witness petroleum industry, since 1989.
Advisory director Missouri State Bank, St. Louis, 1981-1993.
University coordinator book procurement program for minorities McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, since 1972. Member St. Louis-Nanjing Sister City Committee, since 1985. Faculty ambassador U. Missouri Alumni Association, since 1987.
Member speakers bureau, high school liaison team U. Missouri, since 1987. Mizzou Outreach professor, since 1987. Board directors Center Missouri Sheltered Enterprises for Handicapped, Columbia,1985-1992.
Member National Association Purchasing Management, St. Louis Purchasing Management Association, Council Logistics Management, National Fulbright Association, National Eagle Scout Association, American Society Transportation and Logistics (president Missouri chapter 1974-1975, Board of Governors 1970-1974, 75-82), Delta Sigma Pi, Beta Gamma Simga, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Rotary International (Paul Harris fellow), Missouri Athletic Club (St. Louis), Country Club of Missouri (Columbia), University Club (Columbia), Jefferson Club.
Son of Guy Wesley and Gladys M. (Redlinger) W. Divorced; 1 child, Geoffrey D.