Background
Davis, William Hugh was born on November 19, 1933 in Dexter, Georgia, United States. Son of Ellis E. and Norene (Collins) Davis.
Davis, William Hugh was born on November 19, 1933 in Dexter, Georgia, United States. Son of Ellis E. and Norene (Collins) Davis.
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Technology University, 1956. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1961.
Project engineer Westvaco, Charleston, South Carolina, 1956-1961. Supervisor engineering Hudson Pulp and Paper Company, Palatka, Florida, 1961-1962, assistant supervisor paper mill, 1962-1963, assistant supervisor pulp mill, 1964-1965. Superintendent paper mill Albemarle Paper Company, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, 1065-1066.
Senior engineer Great Southern Paper Company, Cedar Springs, Georgia, 1966-1967. Assistant manager production Gilman Paper Company, St. Mary's, 1967-1969, vice president, manager operations, 1969-1975, senior vice president, 1976-1980, executive vice president, 1980-1983, president, chief operating officer, from 1984. Chairman board First National Bank, St. Mary's.
Board trustees Brunswick College Foundation. Board visitors Duke University With United States Air Force, 1957-1958. Member Technology Association Pulp and Paper Industry, Business Council Georgia (board directors since 1978), American Paper Institute (board directors 1987).
Lodges: Kiwanis (board directors St. Mary's since 1967).
Married Ruth June Bailey, July 8, 1937. Children; Lisa, Julie, Michael.