Background
Davidson, William Morse was born on December 5, 1922.
professional manufacturing executive owner
Davidson, William Morse was born on December 5, 1922.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1947. Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1949. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Jewish Theological Seminary America, 1996.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Michigan, 2001.
President, Chief Executive Officer Guardian Glass Company, Northville, Michigan, 1957-1968, Guardian Industries Corporation, 1968—2009. Managing partner, part owner Detroit Pistons, 1974—2009. Owner Detroit Shock, 1998—2009, Tampa Bay Lightning, 1999—2008.
Majority owner Palace Sports and Entertainment. Served in United States Navy.
Donated to the establishment of William Davidson Institute, University Michigan School Business Administration, 1992, William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at Jewish Theological Seminary of America, New York, Davidson Institute of Science Education at Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, 1999. Founder Pistons/Palace Foundation.
Married Karen Davidson. Children from previous marriage: Ethan, Maria.