William John Stevens

Background

Stevens, William John was born on August 23, 1915 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Arrived in United States, 1923, naturalized, 1931. Son of Peter and Margaret (Kaumanns) Stevens.

Education

Student, McCall School Printing, 1933. Student in Association Management, Northwestern University, 1947. Graduate, Chadwick University, 1993.

Career

With Ruttle, Shaw & Wetherill, Philadelphia, 1931—1934. Partner New Era Printing Company, 1934—1937. Plant manager Marcus & Company, 1937—1941.

Superintendent Edward Stern & Company, 1941—1946. Executive secretary National Association Photo Lithographers, New York City, 1946—1950, executive vice president, 1961—1964, president, 1964—1971, chief operating officer NPEA Exhibits Inc., 1971—1980, Opinion-3 Graphic Arts Research Agency. Owner, public Dorval Company.

Executive secretary Metropolitan Lithographers Association, New York City, 1946—1950. Assistant to vice president Miehle Company, New York City, 1950—1956, manager, Philadelphia district, 1956—1961. Consultant Sales Development Institute, Philadelphia, 1960—1989.

Member American Board Arbitration, 1962—1998. Chairman advisory commission graphic arts New York City Technology College, 1972—1995. Business administrator St. Joseph's Parish, 1980—1985.

Achievements

• William John Stevens has been listed as a noteworthy management consultant, association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • How to Prepare Art and Copy for Offset Lithography

Membership

Member of New York Club Printing House Craftsmen, National Association Litho Clubs (founder, president 1947, secretary 1964-1971, Industry award 1947, 1979), Graphic Arts Association Executives (president 1969), American Society Association Executives, Writers Institute, New York Litho Club (New York City), Philadelphia Litho Club 1945, Gamma Epsilon Tau.

Connections

Married Dorothy V. Santangini, February 14, 1937 (deceased).

Father:

Peter Stevens

Mother:

Margaret (Kaumanns) Stevens

Spouse:

Dorothy V. Santangini