Background
LaPorte, William Francis was born on May 27, 1933 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of William Francis Senior and Alice (Rhoades) LaP.
LaPorte, William Francis was born on May 27, 1933 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of William Francis Senior and Alice (Rhoades) LaP.
Bachelor, Trinity College, 1955; Master of Arts in Economics, Trinity College, 1967.
Vice president investments, CIGNA Corporation, Hartford, 1955-1988; Adjunct Professor, U. Hartford, since 1990; Adjunct Professor, Capital Community Technology College (formerly Greater Hartford Community College), since 1990; president, Capital Community Technology College Foundation, Inc., since 1993. Chairman Capital Region Education Council, Hartford, 1975-1977, Governor's Task Forceon Health Care Finance, Connecticut, 1978-1980, Connecticut Housing Investment Fund, Hartford, 1987-1989, board directors.
Elected member Newington (Connecticut) Board of Education, 1971-1975. Chairman Republican Party, Newington, 1975-1978, member town committee, 1973-1978. Member West Hartford Republican Town Committee, since 1980.
Chairman Human Rights Commission, West Hartford, Connecticut, 1980-1985. Fellow Association Investment Management and Research. Member Company of Fifes and Drummers, Hartford Society Finance Analysts, Hartford Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Justine Mac Carthy, May 4, 1957. Children: Lee Ann, David.