Background
May, William John was born on May 14, 1946 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William J. May and Clara June (Powell) Peterson.
May, William John was born on May 14, 1946 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William J. May and Clara June (Powell) Peterson.
Bachelor, University Colorado, 1969. Bachelor, University Colorado, 1970. Master of Business Administration, University Colorado, 1978.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1982.
Senior finance analyst, Burlington Northern, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1978-1980; manager planning, Control Data, Bloomington, Minnesota, 1980-1985; Chief Financial Officer, vice president finance, Fairchild Industries, Chantilly, Virginia, 1985-1987; Chief Financial Officer, controller, Odwalla, Inc., Davenport, California, 1987-1988; director finance, Dole Food Company, Salinas, California, 1988-1992; president, Business Development Company, Union City, California, since 1992. Adjunct Professor business Golden Gate U., Los Altos, California, St. Mary's College, Moraga, California.
Board of directors Economics Development Corporation, Salinas, since 1988, Richfield Planning Commission, Richmond, Minnesota, 1983-1985. With United States Army, 1971-1973. Member Finance Executives Association, Planning Executives Institute, American Economics Association, American History Association, National Eagle Scout Association.