Background
Pierce, William Charles was born on April 1, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Mitchell and Virginia (Richardson) Pierce.
Pierce, William Charles was born on April 1, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Mitchell and Virginia (Richardson) Pierce.
Bachelor, University Missouri, 1967. Master of Arts, University Missouri, 1969. Postgraduate, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1977.
Postgraduate, University Oklahoma, 1981.
Vice president, Webster Groves (Missouri) Trust Company, 1971-1978; executive vice president, Commerce Bank of Kirkwood (Missouri)NA, 1978-1982; executive vice president, Alton (Illinois) Bank & Trust Company, 1982-1992; executive vice president, Wedge Holding Company, Alton, since 1989; senior executive vice president, Wedge Bank (formerly Alton Bank & Trust Company), Alton, since 1992; advisory director, Wedge Bank (formerly Alton Bank & Trust Company), Alton, since 1993. Board directors Pride, Inc., Alton, since 1988.
Member Greater Alton Growth Association, 1981, Alton East End, Inc., 1991, Mayor's Advisory Council, Alton, 1990. Treasurer Alton Sesquicentennial Ltd., 1987. First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1971.
Member American Bankers Association, American Bank Marketing Association, Illinois Bankers Association, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Kathleen Massie, July 18, 1970. Children: Kristin, Justin.