Background
East, William James was born on December 6, 1937 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Gerald J. and Mildred I. (May) E.
East, William James was born on December 6, 1937 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Gerald J. and Mildred I. (May) E.
AB with cum laude, Princeton University, 1959. Master of Business Administration in Finance, Harvard University, 1961.
Controller, Controller, Hoeganaes Corporation, Riverton, 1963—1968. Director finance and accounting West Company, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 1968—1969. Assistant corporation controller Leasco Data Processing Equipment Corporation, New York City, 1969—1970.
Secretary Reed & Stambaugh Company, Philadelphia, 1970—1973, president, 1973—1987, Plaza Capital Realty Advisors, Philadelphia, since 1987. Director Gordon Wahls Company. Served with Security Agency United States Army, 1961.
Vice president Building Owners Labor Relations Inc., Philadelphia, since 1976. Treasurer Society Crippled Children and Adults, since 1977. Member of Big Brothers Association, Building Owners and Managers Association Philadelphia, Harvard New York City Club, Racquet Philadelphia Club, Princeton Philadelphia Club, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Union League Phila Club, Annapolis Yacht Club, Harvard Business School Club.
Children: Anne Elizabeth, William J.stepchildren: Edward L. Ruegg Junior, Laura W. Ruegg.