Background
Dresser, William Robert Van was born on March 8, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank Peter and Olcha Emily (Lawrence) Van Dresser.
Dresser, William Robert Van was born on March 8, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank Peter and Olcha Emily (Lawrence) Van Dresser.
Student, Hillsdale College, Michigan, 1949. Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1951. Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1955.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 1957.
Assistant professor, associate professor veterinary science, veterinarian Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1957-1960, extension veterinarian, professor veterinary science, 1960-1964, coordinator chemical, drug and pesticide program, 1964-1966, state leader administration extension division, 1966-1968, associate dean field services extension division, 1969-1970, associate dean administration extension division, 1971-1977, dean extension division, 1977-1981, vice president administration and operations, since 1981. Vice chairman Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care, 1984. Chairman United States Department Agriculture Rural Development Committee, Virginia Farm and Electrification Council, 1974-1976, vice chairman, 1972-1974.
Trustee, National 4-H Council, 1979-1981. Member Montgomery County Economic Development Commission, Christiansburg, Virginia, since 1984. Vice chairman Blacksburg Community Federation, 1976-1977, president, 1976-1977.
President Blacksburg United Fund, 1972-1974, board directors, 1968-1974, chairman campaign, 1968, Virginia Polytechnic Institute chairman, 1967. President Gilbert Linkous Parent-Teachers Association, Blacksburg, 1966-1967. Member Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (Veteran of Year 1978, board directors 1973-1976), American Veterinary Medical Association (delegate House of Delegates since 1976), Southwestern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Society Colleges and University Planning (southeastern regional council), Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care (vice chairman board since 1984), Virginia Association Professions, Christiansburg/Montgomery County Chamber of Chamber (board directors), Epsilon Sigma Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta Clubs: University (Blacksburg).
Lodges: Rotary (chairman District Conference 1976-1977).
Married Shirley Alice Rowe, June 15, 1950. Children– Diane L., Debra J., Jill A., Rebecca S., Cynthia J., Heidi A.