Background
Oakley, William Edwin was born on October 22, 1939 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Llewellyn Cardiff and Mary Agnes (Herring) Oakley.
Oakley, William Edwin was born on October 22, 1939 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Llewellyn Cardiff and Mary Agnes (Herring) Oakley.
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Baruch College, 1974.
Assistant superintendent phosphoric acid plant Armour Agricultural Chemical Company, Fort Meade, Florida, 1964—1965, process engineer, 1965—1966. With Mobile Chemical Company, 1966—1973, technical services manager New York City, 1973—1975, planning associate Richmond, Virginia, 1975—1978. Executive vice president Wright Corporation, Riegelwood, North Carolina, 1978—1984, president, since 1984.
Also board directors. Board directors, secretary Chemical Holding Corporation, since 1988. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1962-1964.
Active Wilmington Military Affairs Committee, Kanuga Board Visitors. Director executive board Cape Fear council Boy Socuts American. Member commission on ministry East Caroline Diocese Episcopal Church.
Vestryman St. James Episcopal Church. President Episcopal Counseling Center, Inc. Board directors Formaldehyde Institute, Friends of United States Ship North Carolina Battleship.
Fellow: American Institute Chemical Engineers (chairman Coastal Carolina section), American Institute Chemists. Member: United States Business and Industry Council (board directors), Kappa Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Mary Jo Peck, September 19, 1970. Children: Mary Alysia, William Edwin.