Background
Tao, William K.Y. was born on October 17, 1917 in Tientsin, China. Son of Sho Hsien Tao and Shu Hsien Fong.
Tao, William K.Y. was born on October 17, 1917 in Tientsin, China. Son of Sho Hsien Tao and Shu Hsien Fong.
Bachelor of Science, Chekiang University, China, 1941. Master of Science, Washington University, 1950. Doctor of Science (honorary), Washington University, 1997.
Professor assistant Washington University, St. Louis, 1950—1975. Chairman Chief Executive Officer William Tao & Associate, 1958—1988. President Building Systems Consultant, 1989—2002.
Board trustees Washington University, St. Louis, 1978—1989, emeritus trustees, 1990. Emeritus director Goodwill Industries, 1992. Advisory council United Nations Association, St. Louis, 1984.
Emeritus trustee Missouri Botanical Garden, 1995. Fellow: American Society of Heating (standard 100.3 com 1976-1985, standard 90-75 com 1973-1980, standard SSPC-90 com 1984-1986), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life), American Consultant Engineers Council (energy committee 1979-1981), Illuminating Engineering Society N.Amer. (sports lighting committee chairman 1987-1989, since 1989, board directors 1975-1977).
Member: Missouri Society of Professional Engineer (life).
Married Anne Yu Tsai Kuo, July 4, 1943. Children: David Knights of Columbus, Richard K.D., Peter Knights of Pythias.