Background
Woods, William Ellis was born on September 25, 1917 in Ballinger, Texas, United States. Son of Cary Dysart and Gertrude Mae (Ellis) Woods.
lawyer pharmacist association executive
Woods, William Ellis was born on September 25, 1917 in Ballinger, Texas, United States. Son of Cary Dysart and Gertrude Mae (Ellis) Woods.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas School Pharmacy, 1938. Juris Doctor, School Law, 1953.
Director emergency medical service, Texas State Health Department, 1942-1943;
director emergency medical service, United States Public Health Service, 1943-1947;
assistant director, National Pharmaceutical Survey Office, 1947-1948;
with, Eli Lilly & Company, 1948-1951;
first director, University Texas Pharmacy Extension Service, Austin, 1953-1954;
private practice law, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1954-1958;
assistant to executive vice president, National Pharm Council, New York City, 1958-1964;
secretary, National Pharm Council, 1964-1965;
Washington representative, associate general counsel, National Association Retail Druggists, 1965-1976;
executive vice president, National Association Retail Druggists, 1976-1984;
honorary past president, National Association Retail Druggists, 1984. Presenter testimony on health, pharmacy and small business before committees of the United States Congress and various federal agys. Member Joint Commision on PharmacyPractitioners.
Chairman National Small Business Legislation Council, 1981. President National Drug Trade Conference, 1981. Delegate United States Pharmacopoeial Convention, 1975, 80.
Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Law Science Academy, Phi Delta Phi, University Texas Chancellor's Council, National Association Executives, Capitol Hill Club, Canada Club (New York City).
Married Martha Brockman, May 28, 1954.