Background
Ryan, William Herbert was born on July 17, 1938 in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Herbert L. and Mary (Sullivan) Ryan.
Ryan, William Herbert was born on July 17, 1938 in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Herbert L. and Mary (Sullivan) Ryan.
Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University.
Member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1969—1974. Superintendent Essex County Sheriff's Department, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1975—1978. Director county services Massachusetts Department Corrections, Boston, 1979—1982.
Mayor City of Haverhill (Massachusetts), 1982—1987. Private practice Haverhill, since 1987. Lecturer Northeastern University, 1978—1983.
Served with United States Air Force, 1955-1958.
Trustee Essex Agricultural and Technology Institute, Hathorne, Massachusetts. Member of Massachusetts Municipal Association, United States Conference Mayors, American Correction Association, Elks, Knights of Columbus.
Married Maureen Ryan, May 5, 1968. Children: Lauren, John, Tatum, Maura.