Background
Chapman, William Douglas was born on December 13, 1942 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of James Douglas and Mary Madeline (Barnwell) Chapman.
international business executive
Chapman, William Douglas was born on December 13, 1942 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of James Douglas and Mary Madeline (Barnwell) Chapman.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Ohio State University, 1965. Master of Arts in International Management, American Graduate School International Management, Glendale, Arizona, 1972.
Senior market analyst, Eaton Corporation, Philadelphia, 1972-1973; marketing services manager, Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, Philadelphia, 1973-1976; marketing manager international, Eaton Corporation, Philadelphia, 1976-1978; associate director business development, Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, 1978-1979; international operations manager, Butler Manufacturing Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1979-1981; vice president international operations, Butler Manufacturing Company, Kansas City, Missoury, since 1981; president international operations, Butler Manufacturing Company, Kansas City, Missoury, since 1991. Director Greater Kansas City Foreign Trade Zone, since 1989.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1966-1969. Member Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (international advising committee since 1990).
Married Laurie Ann Stowell, August 20, 1972. Children: James Douglas, Brynn Elizabeth.