Background
Henderson, William J. was born on July 24, 1925 in Paris, Illinois, United States. Son of William M. and Lena (Johnson) Henderson.
Henderson, William J. was born on July 24, 1925 in Paris, Illinois, United States. Son of William M. and Lena (Johnson) Henderson.
Bachelor, Aurora University, 1950. Postgraduate, University Illinois, 1951.
Administrative assistant Associate Industries, Rock Island, Illinois, 1951-1954. Personnel director George Evans Corporation, Moline, 1954-1958. Director economic education & public relations Associate Industries of Missouri, 1958-1962.
Executive vice president Associate Credit Bureau of Midwest, 1962-1972, vice president Houston, 1972-1978. President International Credit Association, St. Louis, 1978-1991. Retired, 1991; president, Chief Executive Officer Henderson Enterprises, 1991.
With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member United States Chamber American Society Associates Executives (vice president, board directors 1981-1984, member executive committee), Indiana Society Association Executives (past president 1971-1972), Missouri Society Association Executives, St. Louis Meeting Planners (board directors since 1983), St. Louis Association Executives (vice president 1984-1985, president since 1985), United States Chamber of Commerce (committee of 100), Running and Fitness Association (director since 1987), Aurora University Alumni Association (chairman Gateway chapter), Masons, Shriners.
Married Mary Ann Ferguson, July 15, 1950 (deceased October 1985). Children: Beth Grafton, Mark W. Married Virginia Skram, December 24, 1986.
Children: John, Peggy, Salli.