Background
Chase, William Rowell was born on January 22, 1904 in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry Everett and Florence Ardelia (Rowell) Chase.
Chase, William Rowell was born on January 22, 1904 in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry Everett and Florence Ardelia (Rowell) Chase.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1926; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1928.
Merchandise manager, Sears, Roebuck & Company, 1928-1931; with, Procter & Gamble, 1931-1970; with sales, Procter & Gamble, 1931; brand manager advertising department, Procter & Gamble, 1932-1936; brand promotion division manager advertising, Procter & Gamble, 1936-1951; advertising manager, Procter & Gamble, 1951-1954; general advertising manager, Procter & Gamble, 1954-1955; vice president advertising, Procter & Gamble, 1955-1957; vice president soap products division, board directors, Procter & Gamble, 1957-1960; executive vice president, board directors, Procter & Gamble, 1960-1970; retired, Procter & Gamble, 1970. Vice president Kingsbury Inc., Philadelphia, 1945-1970, chairman 1970-1975, chairman of the executive committee, 1975-1992.
Member advisory council Cincinnati Zoo. Honorary director Cincinnati Planned Parenthood Association. Trustee Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, Cincinnati Museum Natural History.
Member National Association of Manufacturers (honorary vice-chairman for life) Clubs: Commonwealth (Cincinnati), Harvard (Cincinnati), Commercial (Cincinnati).
Married Katharine Knox Kingsbury, February 15, 1936 (deceased November 1975). Children: Rowell Kingsbury, Alison Mason.