Background
Small, William Edwin was born on January 18, 1937 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of William Edwin and Lena Louisa (Hunt) Small.
Association and recreation executive
Small, William Edwin was born on January 18, 1937 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of William Edwin and Lena Louisa (Hunt) Small.
AS, Jackson Community College, 1959; Bachelor of Science in Geology, Michigan State University, 1961; Master of Arts in Journalism, Michigan State University, 1964.
Reporter, Science Svc., Washington, 1961-1962;
writer science, University of Chicago, 1963-1964;
science information officer, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1964-1966;
correspondent, McGraw-Hill, Washington, 1966-1969;
staff committee public works, United States Senate, 1969;
founding editor, biomedical News, 1969-1971;
director public information, National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1972-1976;
editor, American Pharmacy Journal, 1979-1982;
director media and information services, American Medical Association, Washington, 1982-1986;
executive director, National Foundation Infectious Diseases, Washington, 1986-1991;
executive director, Association Biotechnology Companies, 1991-1993;
Chief Executive Officer,, Bioconfs. International, Bethesda, Maryland., 1993-1995;
Chief Executive Officer,, WESmall & Associations, Association Executives, Louisa, Virginia, since 1976. Owner recreation resort Small Country, Louisa, since 1976.
Executive director Virginia Biotechnology Association, since 1996.
With Security Agency, Army of the United States, 1955-1959. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Life member National Association Science Writers.
Married Ruth Ann Toombs, March 28, 1959. Children: Suzanne Marie, William Edwin III, Bryan Anthony.