William Hollis Shaw

Background

Shaw,, William Hollis was born on July 31, 1927 in Far Rockaway, New York, United States. Son of William Hollis and Ethyl (Uderitz) Shaw.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Northeastern University, 1981.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard, 1949, advanced through grades to Commander. Commanding officer United States Coast Guard cutter Nettle, 1953. Resigned United States Coast Guard, 1955.

Assistant manager atomic energy division Farrel Corporation, Ansonia, Connecticut, 1955-1963. Chairman, chief executive officer United Foam Plastics Corporation, Georgetown, Massachusetts, 1963-1988. Director Firstop Chemical Corporation, from 1988.

Guest lecturer Slone School Business Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge.

Achievements

• Certified professional packaging engineer.

Membership

Director American Cancer Society, Essex County, Massachusetts, since 1982. Treasurer Manchester (Massachusetts) Youth Association, since 1983. Member Small Business Association New England, Society Packaging and Handling Engineers, Society Plastic Engineers.

Club: Machester Harbor Boat.

Interests

• Sailing, tennis, skiing, golf, deep water cruising.

Connections

Married Veronica Mary Lyden, August 15, 1953. Children: Ellen, Mark, Susan, Martha, Amy, Paul.

Father:

William Hollis Shaw,

Mother:

Ethyl (Uderitz) Shaw,

Spouse:

Veronica Mary Lyden

child:

Mark Shaw,

child:

Martha Shaw,

child:

Paul Shaw,

child:

Ellen Shaw,

child:

Amy Shaw,

child:

Susan Shaw,