Background
Martin, William Raymond was born on October 16, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Clyde Davis and Mary Anna (Coates) Martin.
Martin, William Raymond was born on October 16, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Clyde Davis and Mary Anna (Coates) Martin.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1960. Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1973.
Member engineering staff Pennsylvania R.R., 1960-1965. Assistant general manager Excelsior Truck Leasing, Philadelphia, 1965-1971. Senior policy analyst Association American Railroads, Washington, 1973-1976, manager engineering economic, 1976-1978.
Manager finance analysis Southern Railway, 1978-1983. Director finance planning Norfolk (Virginia) Southern Corporation, 1984-1992, assistant vice president finance, 1992-1995.
Board directors Williams School, Norfolk, 1988—1996, president, 1992—1996. Board directors Virginia Stage Company, 1995—2001, Feldman Chamber Music Society, 2001—2005, Norfolk Chamber Consort, 1998—2004, treasurer, 2001—2004. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, Mid Atlantic Roadracing Club.
Married Michaela Roberta Smink, September 8, 1962 (divorced 1969, deceased 2002). 1 child, James; Married Margaret Scouten, October 16, 1970 (divorced 1983). Children: Mary Frances, Susanna.
Married Joan Friedman Kennedy, January 29, 1988 (divorced 1999).