Background
Baker, William George was born on July 23, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of George Francis and Martha Mary (Klostermann) Baker.
Publishing company financial executive
Baker, William George was born on July 23, 1935 in Brooklyn. Son of George Francis and Martha Mary (Klostermann) Baker.
Bachelor of Business Administration magna cum laude, St John's University, Brooklyn, 1957. Master of Business Administration, Pace University, 1967.
Manager, Arthur Andersen & Company. New York City, 1957-1963; assistant treasurer, Harper Collins Publications, New York City, 1963-1969; comptroller, Harper Collins Publications, New York City, 1969-1971; vice president, comptroller, Harper Collins Publications, New York City, 1971-1986; senior vice president, comptroller, Harper Collins Publications, New York City, 1986-1988; group vice president, chief administrative officer, Harper Collins Publications, New York City, since 1988.
Served to corporal United States Marine Corps, 1958-1959. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, University Club (New York City).
Married Marilyn Rose Emmons, October 10, 1959. Children: Steven, Paul.