Background
Chaney, William R. was born on July 31, 1932 in Satanta, Kansas, United States. Son of Alva Ross and Irene (Reeves) Chaney.
Chaney, William R. was born on July 31, 1932 in Satanta, Kansas, United States. Son of Alva Ross and Irene (Reeves) Chaney.
Bachelor in Business Administration, University Kansas, 1953.
With, Avon Products, Inc., New York City, 1955-1983;
president, Avon Products, Inc., New York City, 1977-1983;
director, Chairman of the Board, Tiffany & Company. New York City, since 1984;
group vice president field operations, Avon Products, Inc., 1968-1969;
senior vice president operations, Avon Products, Inc., 1969-1972;
executive vice president, Avon Products, Inc., 1972-1977;
president, Avon Products, Inc., 1977-1983;
Chairman of the Board, Tiffany & Company. New York City
board directors Tiffany & Company.
New York City (chairman), Bank of New York, New Hampton, Inc., Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations) Schwartz, Fifth Avenue Association.
Chairman, National Minority Supplier Development Council. Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1953-1955. Member Advertising and Sales Executives Club, Lambda Chi Alpha.
Married Carolyn Keenan. Children: Carole Babette, Diana.