Background
Vastine, William John was born on September 24, 1939 in Cincinnati. Son of Gilbert Franklyn and Alma Goldie (Meyers) Vastine.
consultant marketing executive
Vastine, William John was born on September 24, 1939 in Cincinnati. Son of Gilbert Franklyn and Alma Goldie (Meyers) Vastine.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1960; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1966.
Assistant professor to associate professor agriculture economics, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1966-1972;
associate professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1972-1979;
vice president marketing southwest division, McLane Company, Temple, Texas, 1979-1981;
manager corporation marketing, McLane Company, Temple, Texas, 1981-1983;
executive vice president, Rubber Roofing Company, Brownsville, Texas, 1983-1984;
president, Vastine & Associations, Arlington, Texas, since 1984. Owner Group 7, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1984. Senior marketing consultant Market Max Inc., Manchester, Massachusetts, since 1987.
Consultant National American Wholesale Grocers Association, Food Marketing Institute, National Grocery Association, National Association Tobacco Distbrs., International Association Refrigerated Warehouses, McLane Company, Temple, since 1984.
President Martin High School Soccer Boosters, Arlington, 1986-1987. Delegate Tarrant County Republican Committee, 1986. Sponsor various local charities.
Member Food Distribution Research Society (board directors 1973-1976, 87—, vice president 1973-1975, president 1975-1976), American Agriculture Economic Association, Western Agriculture Economic Association, Southern Agriculture Economic Association, National Trade Organization, Texas Trade Organization.
Married Elaine Carolyn Mumper, April 26, 1963. Children: Konnie E., Kathe E., Scott W., Todd W.