William James Douglass

Background

Douglass, William James was born on May 12, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of William James and Emily Elizabeth (Best) Douglass.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture, Ohio U., 1954.

Career

Architectural draftsman, Walter Mallorie, American Institute of Architects, Sharon, Pennsylvania, 1956-1958; architect, Kling & Frost, Architects, Youngstown, Ohio., 1958-1961; architect, Walter Mallorie, Sharon, Pennsylvania, 1961-1963; architect, Hunter-Heiges, Architects and Engineers, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1963-1970; architect, executive vice president, Hunter Heiges Sabo Douglass Rogers, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1970-1994; executive vice president, Hayden Heiges Sabo Douglass Rogers, Inc. Architects and Engineers, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1991-1994; retired, 1994. Board directors PNC Bank Advisory Board, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Achievements

• William James Douglass has been listed as a notable Architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Meadville Lions Club, 1974, Meadville Chamber of Commerce, 1976, MeadvilleArea Industrial Development. Assistant chairman Crawford U. Industrial Commission, Meadville. Private first class United States Army, 1954-1956.

Member American Institute of Architects, Pennsylvania Society Architects, Country Club (president 1980-1982).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, golf.

Connections

Married Ellen Peterson, June 30, 1954. Children; W. Scott, Julie L., Tracy E., Perry H.

Father:

William James Douglass

Mother:

Emily Elizabeth (Best) Douglass

Spouse:

Ellen Peterson