Background
Forrest, William L. was born on November 16, 1948 in Laona, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leslie Clarence and Betty Jean Forrest.
Forrest, William L. was born on November 16, 1948 in Laona, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leslie Clarence and Betty Jean Forrest.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, 1972.
Associate planner, Wausau (Wisconsin) Area Planning Commission, 1973; acting director, Marathon County, Wausau, 1973-1976; director planning, Marathon County, Wausau, since 1976. Consultant small business center University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1986, private practice, Wausau, since 1988.
Vice president United Way Marathon County, Wausau, 1981, chair priority study, 1982. Member Selective Service Board. Member American Institute County Planners, American Planning Association, United Hmong American Corporation (board directors since 1990), Wisconsin County Planning Directors (president 1987), Elks (exalted ruler 1979-1980, vice president 1983-1984, district deputy 1986-1987, stae president 1993-1994).
Married Carol Jean Peterson, May 18, 1968. Children: Lesley, Gina, Jamie, Amanda.