Background
Burns, William Goodykoontz was born on August 23, 1935 in Vandalia, Illinois, United States. Son of Farrell Francis and Sarah J. (Goodykoontz) Burns.
marketing communications executive
Burns, William Goodykoontz was born on August 23, 1935 in Vandalia, Illinois, United States. Son of Farrell Francis and Sarah J. (Goodykoontz) Burns.
Bachelor, Washington and Lee University, 1957. Postgraduate, University Colorado. Postgraduate, University Chicago.
Owner William G. Burns Marketing Communications Company, Business Express Press, Pigments of Imagination and Aqua Mart, Dallas, Burns Cattle Company, Klondike. Grocery products promotion manager Wilson & Company Inc., Chicago, 1957—1967. Director, merchandising and sales training Blue-Cross-Blue Shield, 1967—1971.
Vice president, marketing Sammons Enterprises Inc., Dallas, 1971—1974.
Member of Dallas 40, American Simmental Association, Marketing Communications Executives International Association (past director), Texas Longhorn Breeders Association America, American Quarter Horse Association, Texas Cattle Raisers Association, Association Broadcasting Executives, Dallas Advertising League, Sales Promotion Executives (past president), Sales and Marketing Executives (past director), Masons Club.
Married Regina de Castro. Children: Janean Mary, Pamela Ann, Patricia, Roberta.