Background
Bakrow, William John was born on April 22, 1924 in Parson, Kansas, United States. Son of Leonard A. and Edith (Strasberg) Bakrow.
Bakrow, William John was born on April 22, 1924 in Parson, Kansas, United States. Son of Leonard A. and Edith (Strasberg) Bakrow.
Bachelor, Brown University, 1948. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1958. Doctor of Education, Indiana University, 1960.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Mary College, Omaha. Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Ambrose University.
Reporter Providence Journal, 1948-1951. Legislation correspondent U.P., Albany, New York, 1951-1956. Director development University Buffalo, 1956-1959, Canisius (New York ) College, 1961-1966.
President Motorola Executive Institute, Oracle, Arizona, 1966-1973, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, 1973—1987, Montserrat College Art, Beverly, Massachusetts, 1988-1989. Partner B & F Associates, Rockport. Director Southeast National Bank Moline, Illinois, Sears Manufacturing Company, Davenport., Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Handicapped Development Center, Davenport.
Member Scott County Governmental Study Commission, since 1974.
Member Illowa Council executive board Boy Scouts American, since 1975. Trustee Palmer Junior College, Davenport, St. Katherine's-St. Mark's School, Bettendorf, Iowa, director Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts, president Montserrat College of Art, Beverly. Member Rockport finance committee, Rockport planning board, superintendent schools selection committee.
Board directors Iowa Handicapped Development Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Married Maree Bakrow (deceased). Children: Bruce Wrigley, Caren Edith, Lance.