Background
Ellis, William George was born on January 30, 1946 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Sylvester and Mae Lois (Peacey) Ellis.
Ellis, William George was born on January 30, 1946 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Sylvester and Mae Lois (Peacey) Ellis.
Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement, Bellevue Community College, 1973. Bachelor in Public Administration, University Puget Sound, 1975. Master of Public Administration, Seattle University, 1978.
Graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, 1976.
Police officer Bellevue Police Department, Washington, 1968—1970, detective, 1970—1972, sergeant, 1972—1973, lieutenant, 1973—1975, deputy chief, 1975—1980. Chief police Aberdeen Police Department, since 1980. Member Washington State Task Force on Drug Abuse Prevention, Olympia, 1972—1975, State Patrol Technology Advisory Committee on Drugs, Olympia, 1972—1975.
With United States Navy, 1966-1968, Vietnam.
Vice president Twin Harbors council Boy Scouts American, 1984. President Aberdeen Young Men’s Christian Association, 1985. Board directors Grays Harbor Substance Abuse Board, Montesano, Washington, 1984.
Member of Washington Chiefs and Sheriffs, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Association, International Chiefs Police, Washington Narcotic Investigators (life. President 1975-1976), Rotary Club, Optimist Club (Bellevue, Washington. Board directors 1979-1980), American Legion.
Married Jeanette Lois Sorensen, December 18, 1965. Children: William Bret, Joseph Neil.