Background
Wells, William Steven was born on August 19, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ronald and Eleanor (Vancea) Wells.
Wells, William Steven was born on August 19, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ronald and Eleanor (Vancea) Wells.
AB, Hamilton College, 1967.
Journalist New Haven Register, Providence Journal, Detroit Free Press, 1968—1975. Executive assistant Michigan Governor William Milliken, Lansing, 1975—1976. Account executive Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., St. Louis, 1976—1978.
Vice president, manager Doremus & Company, Minneapolis, 1978—1980. Senior vice president, managing director Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1980—1984. President Wells & Company, 1984—1987.
Chairman, chief executive officer Wells & Miller, Minneapolis, since 1988. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1968-1969.
Member of Issues Management Association, National Investor Relations Institute, Minnesota Squash Raquets Association Club, Edina Country Club, Minneapolis Club.
Married Mary Rudolph, November 27, 1969. Children: Adam, David.