Background
III, William Richard Newman, was born on May 10, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Richard and Elizabeth (Bentley) N.
III, William Richard Newman, was born on May 10, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Richard and Elizabeth (Bentley) N.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Mississippi, 1960. Master of Business Administration, University Mississippi, 1961.
Manager credit department Deposit Guaranty National Bank, Jackson, Mississippi, 1961-1964, director, since 1972. President, chief executive officer Standard Life Insurance Company, Jackson, since 1964. Director Central Mississippi Growth Foundation, Jackson, since 1976.
Director, chairman board Capitol Broadcasting Company, Jackson, since 1977.
Board directors United Givers Fund, Jackson, 1978-1983. Trustee Mississippi Indiana College Association, 1978-1983. Campaign chairman Mississippi Heart Fund, 1978-1983, Salvation Army 1,000,000 Campaign, 1982.
Member Young President' Organization, Mississippi Life Companies, Mortgage Lenders Association, Life Insurance Association Mississippi (director since 1976, president 1977-1978), Jackson Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Jackson Country.
Married Nancy Ray Mize, June 6, 1961. Children: Nancy Amelia, William Richare IV.