Background
Enright, William Fairleigh was born on February 21, 1920 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of William Fairleigh E. and Lucy Graham (Howell) Lucas.
multi-bank holding company executive
Enright, William Fairleigh was born on February 21, 1920 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of William Fairleigh E. and Lucy Graham (Howell) Lucas.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1941; honorary Doctor of Laws, Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph, 1977.
Vice president, Empire Trust Company, St. Joseph, 1946-1960; senior vice president, Tootle-Enright National Bank, St. Joseph, 1960-1963; executive vice president to Chairman of the Board, American National Bank, St. Joseph, 1963-1978; director, American National Bank, St. Joseph, 1963-1985; chairman, Ameribanc, Inc., St. Joseph, 1978-1989; vice chairman, Ameribanc, Inc., St. Joseph, 1989-1992; secretary, Missouri State Banking Board, Jefferson City, 1975-1983.
President St. Joseph Ecumenical Help Care, Inc., 1982-1986. President of the board regents Missouri Western State College, 1965-1976. Trustee Missouri Military Academy, Mexico, since 1980.
Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. With United States Air Force, 1951-1952. Member Indiana Bankers Association (board directors Missouri 1966-1972), St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1978-1981).
Married Patricia Anne Quinn, November 12, 1947. Children: Katherine A., Mary Jane, Sheila F., William Fairleigh III, Patricia I., Laura Q.