William Pearson Edwards

Background

Edwards, William Pearson was born on September 9, 1940 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Son of Magnus William and Faire Jane (Rindfusz) Edwards.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, Harvard University, 1962; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1966.

Career

Vice president, merchandise manager B. Dalton Bookseller, Minneapolis, 1968-1973, 79-86. Vice president merchandise Paperback Booksmith, Boston, 1973-1974. Divisional merchandise manager Diamond's Department Stores, Phoenix, 1974-1979.

Deputy director Museum Modern Art, New York City, 1987-1989. Vice chairman, co-founder The Museum Company, Fairfield, New Jersey, 1989-2000. Director professional trade fair MuseumNetwork.com., New York City, 2000—2001.

Founder, chairman Peconic Purveyors, since 2001. Board directors The Museum Company.

Achievements

• William Pearson Edwards has been listed as a noteworthy retail company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Exit Art, New York City, since 1995, Neighborhood Justice Center, St. Paul, 1984-1987, The Museum Company, since 1989.

Interests

• Travel, music, woodworking.

Connections

Married Isabel Gomez, July 13, 1963 (divorced June 1986). Children: Katherine, Anthony. Married Amei Wallach, September 9, 1989.

Father:

Magnus William Edwards

Mother:

Faire Jane (Rindfusz) Edwards

Spouse:

Amei Wallach

Spouse:

Isabel Gomez

child:

Katherine Edwards

child:

Anthony Edwards