Background
II, William Lee Joel, was born on February 23, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of J. Alton and Dorothy Joel.
interior and lighting designer
II, William Lee Joel, was born on February 23, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of J. Alton and Dorothy Joel.
Student, Rhode Island School Design, 1955. AB, Brown University, 1955. Postgraduate, New York School Interior Design, 1956.
Postgraduate, Pratt Institute, 1961.
Draftsman Mills Denmark Incorporated, New York York City, 1957-1958. With sales and interior design Lord & Taylor's Inc., 1958-1961. President, interior designer Richmond (Virginia) Art Company Inc.
Instructor Virginia Commonwealth University (formerly Richmond Professional Institute), 1963-1967. Set designer Barksdale Theatre, Hanover, Virginia, 1977-1988. Member advisory board interior design program Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986-1990.
Speaker numerous organizations, radio and television programs.
Co-Chairman of Commission for certified Virginia Interior Designers, 1982-1990. Member Downtown Manufacturing Committee, chairman subcommittee Xmas Sound and Lighting, Richmond, 1988-1991, member production Richmond Forum sets and lighting design, 1989-1995. Board visitors Foundation for Interior Design Edition and Research, 1977-1984, member accreditation committee, 1984-1988.
Member Virginia Museum Fine Arts, City of Richmond Christmas Candlelight Committee, education committee Retail Merchants. Association, 1980-1985. Member urban design committee Control Richmond Association, 1993.
First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1952-1957. Fellow American Society Interior Designers (certified, president Virginia chapter 1970-1972, 80-81, member of national board 1972-1974, 76-77, regional vice president 1976-1977, national committee 1976). Member National Fire Protection Association.
Married Merry Pick, June 5, 1955. Children: Taryn, Dana, Wendy, Holly.