Background
Lane, William R. was born on December 14, 1946 in New York City. Son of Julian S. and P. Louise (Bliss) Lane.
Lane, William R. was born on December 14, 1946 in New York City. Son of Julian S. and P. Louise (Bliss) Lane.
Bachelor, Lehigh University, 1967; Master of Business Administration, Lehigh University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, U. North Carolina, 1976.
Instructor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1975-1976; from assistant professor finance to associate professor finance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1977-1994; associate dean College Business, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1983-1985; interim department chairman finance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1985-1986, 92; professor finance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1994; John L. Davidson Tchg. Endowed professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1997.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1970. Member American Finance Association, Eastern Finance Association (pre. 1996-1997), Finance Management Association (Vice-President 1988), Southern Finance Association (board directors 1988-1990), Institute Chartered Fin.Analysts.
Married Carolyn B. Short, June 23, 1973. Children: Alison M., Michael C.