Background
Dackis, William Charles was born on August 28, 1924 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Andrew Dackis and Paschalia (Boulakis) Dakis.
Dackis, William Charles was born on August 28, 1924 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charles Andrew Dackis and Paschalia (Boulakis) Dakis.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Duke University, 1944. Postgraduate, Case Institute of Technology, 1947.
Aeronautical research science National Aeronautics and Space Administration (formerly National Advisory Committee for aeronautics), Cleveland, 1944, 1946—1947. Various positions to vice president heat transfer sales The Trane Company, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 1947—1965. Vice president research and development Crane Company, Chicago, 1965—1970, vice president, assistant to president, 1970—1984, vice president administration, 1984—1987, group president, since 1987.
Director Crane Australia Proprietary Ltd., Evergreen Land and Resource Company. Board directors New York Chapter American Red Cross, since 1976, chairman, 1984—1986. With United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Member of American Defense Preparedness Association, American Management Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Marco Polo Club, Canoe Brook Country Club.
Married Elle Frances Rallis, June 20, 1948. Children: Grace, Charles, Penelope.