Background
Sperber, William Henry was born on February 15, 1941 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Archibald Valentine and Doris Estelle (Kath) Sperber.
Sperber, William Henry was born on February 15, 1941 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Archibald Valentine and Doris Estelle (Kath) Sperber.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1964. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1969.
Manager, microbiology & chemistry cost per click International, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1969—1970. Manager microbiology Best Foods, Union, New Jersey, 1970—1972. Director microbiology & food safety The Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, 1972—1995.
Senior corporation microbiologist Cargill, Inc, Minnetonka, since 1995. Secretariat Safe Supply of Affordable Food Everywhere, Inc., St. Paul, 2006—2008. Consultant Solar Cookers International, Sacramento, 1984—1995.
Hospital corpsman United States Navy Reserve, 1959-1965, Madison.
Creator William H. and Renate L. Sperber Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment, University Wisconsin, Madison, 2007. Donor numerous educational, artistic and environmental organizations. National advisory committee member Microbiological Criteria for Foods, 1990—1996, 1998—2002.
Executive committee member Noordwijk Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points & Food Safety Forums, 1997—2002, National Academy of Sciences Committees, since 2008. Member of Food Microbiology Research Conference (chairman 1987-1991), Institute Food Technologists (chairman food microbiology division 1986), American Society Microbiology, International Association Food Protection, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married Renate Linda Wolf, April 13, 1963. Children: Linda Christine, Trent William.