Background
Sr., William Grimes Hillegass, was born on July 23, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of James Edgar and Mary Angela (Grimes) H.
Sr., William Grimes Hillegass, was born on July 23, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of James Edgar and Mary Angela (Grimes) H.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering magna cum laude, United States Air Force Academy, 1968. Master of Science in Business Taxation magna cum laude, University Southern California, 1977.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1972, advanced through grades to captain, 1977, auditor Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, 1972-1973, computer systems analyst Norton Air Force Base, California, 1973-1977, resigned, 1977. Tax supervisor Peat, Marwich Mitchell & Company, Jacksonville, Florida, 1977-1981. Partner Hillegass, Chepenik & Hood, Jacksonville Beach, since 1981.
Board directors Capital Technology, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, Titan Bodybldg., Inc., Jacksonville.
Treasurer, vice president Beaches Area History Society, Jacksonville Beach, since 1986. Member Young Men’s Christian Association Indian Guide Program, since 1990. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Elijah Watt Sells award 1975), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Beaches Exchange Club (president 1982-1984, Exchangeite of Year 1985), Ponte Vedra Club.
Married Candace Elaine Sutton, June 17, 1972 (divorced July 1979). 1 child, Shannon; married Helen Elizabeth Nisbet, August 30, 1980. Children: William Grimes, Walker.