Background
Sprague, William E. was born on October 18, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, United States.
Sprague, William E. was born on October 18, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, United States.
Student, University Pittsburgh. Student, Pennsylvania State University. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Miami University, Ohio, 1947.
Sales promotion manager WHK Radio, Cleveland, 1949-1951. Account executive Gerst, Sylvester & Walsh Inc., 1951-1957. Senior vice president and management supervisor Ketchum, Macleod & Grove, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1957-1977.
Chairman HBM/Creamer Inc. (now Della Femina, McNamee WCRS, Inc.), 1977-1988, also chief executive officer, Pittsburgh, corporation board directors(vice chairman). Vice chairman Della Femina, McNamee WCRS, Incorporated, New York York City, from 1988.
Board directors WCRS PLC, London.
Board directors Visiting Nurses Association Allegheny County. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1943-1947. Member National Frozen Food Association, American Management Association Clubs: Fox Chapel Golf, Duquesne.
M; married Nancy Purdy, January 1949. Children: Scott C., Andrew W., David W.