Background
Payne, William J. was born on June 28, 1940 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph C. and Nina C. (Faris) Payne.
Payne, William J. was born on June 28, 1940 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph C. and Nina C. (Faris) Payne.
Bachelor of Science, Trinity University, San Antonio, 1962.
General manager, Chief Executive Officer Howell Playground Equipment Company, Danville, Illinois, from 1971. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1966-1971.
Chairman board directors Danville Area Community College, 1974—1979. Member Illinois Community College Board, from 1979. Trustee Illinois State University Retirement System, 1980—1983.
Member of National School Supply and Equipment Association (treasurer since 1982), National Recreation and Park Association, Danville Country Club, Elks Lodge, Rotary Lodge.
Married Nan Elliott Kirby, February 2, 1969. Children: Nina Faris, Thomas Kirby.