Background
Ahmanson, William Hayden was born on October 12, 1925 in Omaha. Son of Hayden W. and Aimee (Talbod) Ahmanson.
Ahmanson, William Hayden was born on October 12, 1925 in Omaha. Son of Hayden W. and Aimee (Talbod) Ahmanson.
Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1950. Doctor of Laws, Creighton University, 1972.
With H. F. Ahmanson & Company, Los Angeles, since 1950, chief executive officer, 1969-1984, chairman board, since 1969. President National American Insurance Company, Omaha, since 1966, chairman, since 1975, Home Savings & Loan Association, 1969-1984, Stuyvesant Insurance Group, Allentown, Pennsylvania, since 1974, National American Insurance Company, California.
Member Founders of Music Center, Los Los Angeles. Board directors Hospital of Good Samaritan. Trustee, vice president Ahmanson Foundation, Los Angeles, since 1952.
Trustee Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, Los Angeles County Museum Art, California Institute Arts. Served with United States Navy. Member of Wilshire Country, Chevalier Du Tastevin, Jonathan.
Married Gloria June Gamble, July 10, 1964. Children: Mary Jane, Patricia Ann, Amy Catherine, Dorothy, Joanne, Kimberly.