Background
Hitt, William Dee was born on February 18, 1929 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Sellers William and Clyde (Barnes) Hitt.
Hitt, William Dee was born on February 18, 1929 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Sellers William and Clyde (Barnes) Hitt.
Bachelor, University Kentucky, 1951. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1956.
Research psychologist Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, 1957-1959, chief behavioral science division, 1960-1970, director center for improved education, 1971-1976, director manager development, 1977-1998.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Member American Psychological Association, American Management Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Diane Frances Umbaugh, January 26, 1957. Children: Jennifer, Jodi, Julie, Jill.