Background
Avery, William Joseph was born on June 20, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Floyd Joseph and Margaret Mildred (Musard) Avery.
packaging manufacturing company executive
Avery, William Joseph was born on June 20, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Floyd Joseph and Margaret Mildred (Musard) Avery.
Graduate in industrial management, University of Chicago, 1968.
With, Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., Philadelphia, since 1959; vice president sales, Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., Philadelphia, 1974-1979; senior vice president manufacturing and sales, Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., Philadelphia, 1979-1980; executive vice president, Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., Philadelphia, 1980-1981; president, Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., Philadelphia, 1981-1996; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., Philadelphia, since 1990.
Married Sharon Bajorek, September 5, 1959. Children: Michelle, Martin, Sheryl.