Background
Wayland, William Francis was born on July 10, 1935 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William F. and Cora (Dew) Wayland.
Diversified manufacturing company executive
Wayland, William Francis was born on July 10, 1935 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States. Son of William F. and Cora (Dew) Wayland.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Providence College, 1958; postgraduate in industrial relations, University of Michigan, 1964-1965.
Industrial relations Chrysler Corporation, 1961-1975. Director industrial relations Schering Plough Corporation, Kenilworth, New Jersey, 1975-1977. Vice president administration A. Johnson & Company Incorporated, New York York City, 1977-1985.
Senior vice president human resources Textron Inc., Providence, since 1985. Executive vice president Texatron Inc.
Board directors Providence College Corporation, since 1985, Roger William General Hospital Corporation, Providence, since 1986. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1959-1961. Member American Society for Personnel Administration (human resources strategies and issues council since 1985), Human Resources Planning Society, Providence College Alumni Association (board directors since 1985).
Clubs: Canoe Brook Country (Summit, New Jersey).
Married Patricia Ann Whalen, November 5, 1960. Children: M. Scott, Pamela M., Catherine E.