Background
Riddle, William Edward was born on June 16, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William A. and Alice M. (Irwin) Riddle.
Agricultural company executive
Riddle, William Edward was born on June 16, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William A. and Alice M. (Irwin) Riddle.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biological Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics, Pennsylvania State University, 1969. Master of Science in Dairy and Food Industry, University Wisconsin, 1965.
Economist Borden, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 1969-1970. Research leader Battelle Memorial Institute, 1970-1985. President AgriTech, Inc., since 1985.
Consultant United States Price Commission, Washington, 1972-1973, Cost of Living Council, Washington, 1973-1974, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, 1975-1977, Bureau Foods Food and Drug Administration, Washington, 1976. Author governmental reports, White Papers for Office Technology Assessment., 1985.
Chairman Teen Drug Counseling Center, Upper Arlington, Ohio, 1972-1975, Boy Scouts American, Upper Arlington, 1975-1979. Founding member Northwest Mental Health Board, Upper Arlington, 1974. Member American Society Agricultural Consultant (certified), American Dairy Science Association, American Agricultural Economics Association, Institute Food Technologists, Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce (named one of Outstanding Young Men 1974), Center Ohio Rose Society (president 1977), Columbus Rose Club.
Married Katherine Jackson, September 10, 1960 (divorced August 1976). Children: Eric G., Andrew D.