Background
Pounds, William Frank was born on April 9, 1928 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Frank and Helen (Fry) Pounds.
Pounds, William Frank was born on April 9, 1928 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Frank and Helen (Fry) Pounds.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1950. Master of Science in Mathematics Economics, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Administration, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1964.
Industrial engineer, Eastman Kodak Company, 1950-1951, 55-57; consultant, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, 1958-1959; from assistant to general manager Forbes finishes division, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, 1960-1961; faculty, Sloan School Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 196-; professor management, Sloan School Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, since 1966; dean, Sloan School Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1966-1980; senior advisory, Rockefeller Family and Associations, 1981-1991. Board directors Putnam Funds, Sun Company, Inc., Idexx laboratories, Inc., North America Mgmt.Inc., Management Sciences for Health, Inc.
Chairman board trustees Boston Museum Fine Arts, 2000-2003. Trustee WGBH Educational Foundation, 2002^. Served as aviator lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1951-1955.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences.
Married Helen Anne Means, March 6, 1954. Children: Thomas Mcclure, Julia Elizabeth.