Background
Ward, William Francis was born on August 23, 1928 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Francis and Helen (Schriber) Ward.
Ward, William Francis was born on August 23, 1928 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Francis and Helen (Schriber) Ward.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1950; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1956; Bachelor of Laws, La Salle U., 1966; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Southern Vermont U., 1996.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1950;
resigned, 1956;
economics analyst, E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1956-1958;
secretary, New York State Bridge Authority, Poughkeepsie, 1958-1960;
division contractor, director marketing services, Global Assessment of Functioning Corporation, New York City, 1960-1963;
assistant to president, Grosset & Dunlap, Inc., 1963-1965;
vice president, Grosset & Dunlap, Inc., 1965-1967;
contractor, Dun & Bradstreet, 1967-1971;
vice president, Dun & Bradstreet, 1968-1971;
Chairman of the Board, president, Dun-Donnelley Public Corporation, 1971-1977;
from vice president, treasurer to president, Gestam, Inc., 1981-1986;
chief, Army Reserve, 1986-1991;
chairman, president, Realicam, since 1985. Board directors Quotron Electronics, Inc., Empire National Bank, Eastern Savings Bank, Apple Bank for Savings, Greater New York Bank for Savings. Trustee All-City Funds.
Member of advisory board Astoria Finance Bank. Member of faculty New York University School Commerce, 1960-1964.
President Ramapo Central School District, 1966-1972, 1982-1987. Member facilities and planning board Good Samaritan Hospital, 1980-1985. County chairman Citizen for Kennedy and Johnson, 1960.
Democratic candidate for House of Representatives, 1962. Chairman Young Citizens for Johnson and Humphrey, 55 counties New York, 1964;executive vice president American Cancer Society, 1976-1981. Board directors New York City division AerospaceEdn.
Foundation, United States Army War College Foundation, West Point Fund, 1979, Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Foundation, 1980-1992. Trustee New York Military Academy, 1982-1986, 91-96, trustee emeritus, since 1996. Trustee Association Graduates United States Military Academy, since 1993, Executive Committee, since 1996.
Trustee History Society Rockland County, 1993-1995. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1950-1954. Major general United States Army Reserve.
Member West Point Society (Washington chapter, Space Coast chapter, New York chapter, president 1974-1976), Antrim Players, Society Harvard Engineers and Scientists, Finance Executives Institute, Newcomen Society, Reserve Officers Association, American Friends of Viet Nam (national chairman), Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, PilgrimSoc., Army and Navy Club, Squadron "A" Club, University Club (New York), Harvard Club (Washington), National Press Club, KC.
Married Elaine L. Wilson, June11, 1950 (deceased October 1993). Children: Jeffrey W., Gary T., Michelle A., Gregory W., Suzanne M. Married Marie-Louise Buchheit, November 5, 1994.