Background
Gardner, William John was born on December 21, 1940 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William H. and Marion T. Gardner.
Gardner, William John was born on December 21, 1940 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William H. and Marion T. Gardner.
Bachelor of Science in Marine and Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Maritime College, 1961. Master of Science in Industrial Operations, Bradley University, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy in Management, California Coast University, Santa Ana, 1988.
In corporation training program, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1961-1962;
technical service manager, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1962-1972;
technical field manager, Caterpillar Engine Division, Northville, Michigan, 1972-1974;
district service manager, Caterpillar Far East Ltd., Republic of Singapore, 1974-1977;
worldwide service manager, Caterpillar Engine Division, Houston, 1977-1979;
corporation hiring official, Caterpillar Corporation, Peoria, 1979-1981;
marketing manager, Caterpillar Engine Division, Mossville, Illinois, 1981-1990;
manager technical training, Caterpillar Engine Division, Peoria, since 1990;
manager technical information department parts and service, Caterpillar Corporation, Peoria. Member of national board directors Vocational Industrial Clubs American, Washington. National board advisor College Career Association, Washington, since 1990.
Member Illinois Control College Technology Advisory Board, 1995. Liaison officer United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, since 1986. Member automotive service excellence national test committee HeavyDuty Truck, 1995-1996.
Football official Illinois High School Association, since 1981. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1966. Member Masons (32d degree), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Sally Joann Stephens, November 7, 1964. Children: John, Michael, David.