Background
Roth, William Matson was born on September 3, 1916 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of William Philip and Lurline Berenice (Matson) Roth.
Roth, William Matson was born on September 3, 1916 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of William Philip and Lurline Berenice (Matson) Roth.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1939.
With, Barber Oil Corporation, 1947; with, Honolulu Oil Corporation, 1948-1950; also past director, Honolulu Oil Corporation Chairman of the Board, Pacific National Life Assurance Company, 1960-1963; vice president finance, director, Matson Navigation Company (and subsidiary's), San Francisco, 1952-1961; deputy special representative for trade negotiations, 1963-1966; White House special representative for trade negotiations with rank of ambassador, 1967-1969; fellow, Kennedy Center for School Government, Harvard University, since 1969. Director McClatchy Newspapers, Sacramento.
Honorary trustee Committee for Economic Development. Member of Pacific Union, Bohemian, Century.
Married Joan Osborn, April 13, 1946. Children: Jessica, Margaret, Anna.