Background
Nichols, William Ford was born on July 4, 1934 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of William Ford and Elizabeth (Woodyatt) Nichols.
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Nichols, William Ford was born on July 4, 1934 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of William Ford and Elizabeth (Woodyatt) Nichols.
AB, Stanford University, 1956; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1958.
With, Price Waterhouse, San Francisco, 1958-1969; with, Price Waterhouse & Company, Sydney, Australia, 1966; assistant contractor, Saga Corporation, Menlo Park, California, 1969-1972; contractor, Saga Corporation, Menlo Park, California, since 1972; assistant treasurer, Saga Corporation, Menlo Park, California, 1981-1983; associate professor, San Jose State University, 1983-1988; treasurer, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Menlo Park, since 1985. Trustee Investment Fund for Founds., since 1991.
Member AICPA, California Society Certified Public Accountant's, Institute Management Accts. (national vice president 1974-1975,board directors), Finance Executives Institute (president Santa Clara Valley chapter 1979-1980).
Married Rosemary Peterson, 1988. Children: Deborah, John, Andrew.