William Jay Fitch

Background

Fitch, William Jay was born on December 10, 1928 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of Rufus Jay and Alberta (Spiegelberg) Fitch.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, College Wooster, 1950. Certified, American Institute Banking, 1965. Certified, Graduate School Banking, Madison, Wisconsin, 1970.

Career

Executive vice president corporation relations Elyria (Ohio) Savings & Trust National Bank, since 1951, director main, since 1974.

Achievements

• William Jay Fitch has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-founder, vice president, director Apple Festival, Elyria, since 1981. Director Elyria Memorial Hospital, since 1982, Lorain County Arts Council, since 1984. City treasurer, Elyria, 1959-1964.

Campaign chairman Elyria Republican Candidates, 1963. Member Elyria Charter Commission, 1963-1964, Elyria Civil Service Commission, 1963-1969. Campaign treasurer Lorain County sheriff, Lorain County prosecutor, Elyria municipal judge, since 1956.

Member American Legion Clubs: Lodges: Rotary (Paul Harris member 1985), Elks, Masons, Shriners, Jesters Club. Lodges: Rotary (Paul Harris member 1985), Elks, Masons, Shriners, Jesters.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing; golf.

Connections

Married Mary Jane Bartholomai, June 2, 1951. Children– Virginia Lee, William Edward, Thomas Jay, Sally Jane.