Background
McDermott, William Thomas was born on January 3, 1945 in New Orleans. Son of William Thomas and Delia Ethel (Belden) McDermott.
McDermott, William Thomas was born on January 3, 1945 in New Orleans. Son of William Thomas and Delia Ethel (Belden) McDermott.
Bachelor of Business Administration, American University, 1969. Master of Business Administration, American University, 1971. Juris Doctor (with honorary), George Washington University, 1974.
Graduate executive management program, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School.
Partner for tax, Ernst & Young, Richmond, Virginia, since 1969. Co-chairman University of Virginia Federal Tax Conference, Charlottesville, since 1981. Appointed by Governor of Virginia to Commision on Competitive and Equitable Tax Policy, 1996.
Past chairman board directors Richmond branch Tuckahoe Young Men’s Christian Association, 1984. Member citizens promotion board Henrico County Police Department, Richmond, 1985. Board directors Greater Richmond Young Men’s Christian Association, 1983-1984, Theater Virginia, Richmond, 1982-1997.
Treasurer, board directors, member executive committee Arts Council of Richmond, 1988-1996, Children's Home Society, Richmond, 1987-1997/. Member American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (individual tax committee 1990-1993, chairman interest expense task force 1993-1996), Institute Management Accountants (national vice president 1991-1992, national director 1987-1989, 95-97, chairman national ethics committee, principal Virginia Council 1987-1988), Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, District of Columbia Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Bull and Bear Club, Hermitage Country Club.
Married Geraldine Dorothy Constantine, November 20, 1965. Children: Lisa Anne, Shannon Marie.