Background
Sr., William Francis Shea, was born on October 5, 1929 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of William Francis and Eleanor (Bennett) Shea.
Sr., William Francis Shea, was born on October 5, 1929 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of William Francis and Eleanor (Bennett) Shea.
Bachelor, University New Hampshire, 1953. Master of Education, Massachusetts State College, Salem, 1958. Doctor of Education (honorary), Hawthorne College, Antrim, New Hampshire, 1962.
Chancellor Hawthorne College, Antrim, New Hampshire, 1962—1968. Aviation director Burlington International Airport, Vermont, 1968—1969. Commissioner, aviation County Broome, Binghamton, New York, 1970—1972, commissioner, transportation, 1974—1976.
Chief California Division aeronautics, Sacramento, 1973—1974. Director, aviation Port of Portland, Oregon, 1976—1981. Federal Aviation Administration associate administrator, airports, since 1981.
Served to sergeant Air National Guard, 1946-1949, served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1956.
Chairman & professor, department aviation Center Aerospace Sciences University North Dakota. Military aide Governor King, New Hampshire, 1962—1968. Member New Hampshire Junior College Commission, 1964—1966.
Member special committee, air transport Transportation Research Board, Washington, since 1975. Member of 1964-1966 Air Force Reserve Association, International Aviation Council, Airport Executives, New York Airport Managers Association (president 1975), Oregon Airport Managers Association, National Association State Aeronautical Officials (regional vice president 1974), Civil Air Patrol (colonel, former wing Commander Vermont), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, American Association Airport Executives, Oregon Pilots Association, Airport Operators Council International (past director), Aero Club Washington, Washington International Aviation Club.
Married, April 26, 1959. 5 children.