Background
Silvia, William Frank was born on December 27, 1933 in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Frank Perry and Mildred Helen (Lisbon) Silvia.
Silvia, William Frank was born on December 27, 1933 in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Frank Perry and Mildred Helen (Lisbon) Silvia.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Rhode Island, 1955. Master of Business Administration, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1967.
Engineer, Bell Aerosystems, Niagara Falls, New York, 1955-1956;
from engineer to division president, Union Carbide Corporation, Danbury, Connecticut, 1956-1986;
management consultant, Silvia Associations, Darien, Connecticut, 1986-1988;
president, chief operating officer, Batts, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan, 1988-1989;
management consultant, Warren Company, Providence, Rhode Island, since 1989. Board directors International Oxygen Manufacturers Association, Cleveland, 1980-1983. President Western New York section American Association Cost.
Engineers, 1961-1965.
First lieutenant United States Army Corps Engineers, 1956-1961. Member Presidents Association, American Management Association.
Married Pauline Therese Senecal, October 8, 1955. Children: William J., Michele, Stephen, Suzanne, Thomas, Judithe.