Background
Shands, William Edward was born on May 16, 1941 in Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States. Son of James Alfred and Littie Elizabeth (Chatman) Shands.
Shands, William Edward was born on May 16, 1941 in Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States. Son of James Alfred and Littie Elizabeth (Chatman) Shands.
Associate of Arts, Virginia State College, 1959. Bachelor of Science, Delaware State College, 1965. Master of Business Administration, City University of New York, 1976.
Management trainee Western Electric Company, New York City, 1970-1972. Cost accountant Cities Service Oil Corporation, 1972-1974. Finance analyst General Foods Corporation, White Plains, New York, 1974-1982.
Job developer, counselor Westchester Coalition, Inc., 1982-1984. Executive director Peekskill (New York ) Housing Authority, since 1984. Member advisory board Peekskill Department Social Services, since 1985.
President United Baptist Deacons Union, since 1984. Chairman board deacons Mount Olivet Bept. Church, Peekskill, since 1985.
Board directors Family Resource Center, Peekskill, since 1986. Member executive committee Substance Abuse Council, Peekskill, since 1987. Served with United States Air Force, 1966-1970.
Member National Association Housing and Redevelopment Officials (board directors), New York State Association Renewal and Housing Officials, Empire State Association (secretary Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess counties, since 1986), Hudson Valley Association Housing Authorities (president since 1988).
Married Annette Rosylin Oliver, June 19, 1971. 1 child, Jamille Rosylin.