Background
Brattain, William Edwin was born on April 7, 1938 in Noblesville, Indiana, United States. Son of John Max and Monti (Montgomery) Brattain.
Brattain, William Edwin was born on April 7, 1938 in Noblesville, Indiana, United States. Son of John Max and Monti (Montgomery) Brattain.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1960. Master of Science with honors, Indiana University, 1962. Doctor Recreation, Indiana University, 1967.
Assistant superintendent recreation, Indiana Department Park and Recreation, Bloomington, 1963-1964; director College Union, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, 1964-1967; assistant director Indiana Memorial Union, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1967-1971; assistant vice president student services, Western Illinois U., Macomb, since 1971; executive secretary Bureau Cultural Affairs, Western Illinois U., Macomb, since 1971; coordinator pop concerts, Indiana U., Bloomington.
Trustee Carl Sandburg College, since 1977, president, 1979-1981, 88-89. Co-chairman McDonough County United Way, Macomb, 1985-1986. Member Association Performing Arts Presenters (board directors 1979-1982, Dawson Management award), Association College Unions (international member-at-large 1986-1988, member Executive Committee), Illinois Arts Alliance (board directors), Illinois Arts Council.
Married Jacquie Hancock, April 3, 1960. Children: Cindy Brattain Ramsey, Nancy Jane, Jenny Corrigan.