William James Briggle

Background

Briggle, William James was born on November 26, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of William James Briggle and Jessica Elizabeth (Sampson) Barrett.

Education

Student, University Idaho, 1948.

Career

Superintendent Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, National Park Svc., Arizona, 1967-1969; Superintendent Glacier National Park, National Park Service, Montana, 1969-1974; superintendent Lake Mead, National Park Service, Nevada, 1974-1976; dep.dir., National Park Service, Washington, 1976-1977; superintendent Mount Rainier National Park, National Park Service, Washington, 1977-1984; deputy regional director, National Park Service, Seattle, 1984-1991; superintendent, Mount Rainier National Park, since 1991.

Achievements

• William James Briggle has been listed as a noteworthy Federal agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1944-1946. Member of Elks.

Interests

• Walking, golf.

Connections

Married Dorothy Louise Jones, June 30, 1948. 1 child, Kristan Louise Sias.

Father:

William James Briggle Barrett

Mother:

Jessica Elizabeth (Sampson) Barrett

Spouse:

Dorothy Louise Jones

child:

Kristan Louise Sias Briggle