William Thomas Nero, Sr.

Background

Sr., William Thomas Nero, was born on February 1, 1935 in Providence. Son of Joseph John Senior and Henrietta (Petorella) N.

Education

AB, Providence College, 1955; Bachelor of Science, Providence College, 1976; Master of Business Administration, Providence College, 1977; postgraduate, Wharton School, 1976-1977.

Career

Employment supervisor, Rhode Island Dept Employment Security, Providence, 1958-1961; regional director, MDAA, Inc., New York, Rhode Island, Southeast Massachusetts, 1961-1963; development consultant, Community Counselling Service, New York City, 1963-1967; from director annual giving to associate vice president development, Providence College, 1967-1982; vice president development, Providence College, 1983-1987; vice president business affairs, Providence College, 1988-1994; retired, 1994. Trustee, vice chairman of the board of trustees John E. Fogarty Foundation, Providence, 1987. Board directors Youth Vision, Inc., Providence, 1981-1987, CURE, Inc., Providence, 1971-1975.

Achievements

• William Thomas Nero Senior has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, business consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Crestwood Association, East Providence, Rhode Island, 1968-1969. Chairman Johnston (Rhode Island) Board Canvassers, 1990-1993. Member Rhode Island Ethics Commission.

Trustee St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Johnston. Lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957, captain United States Army Reserve, 1960. Member Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Bishop's Capital Funding Study Committee, National Association Fund Raising Executives, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Providence College President Council, National Association College and University Business Officers, Landings Country Club, Aurora Civic Association Club, Knights of Columbus.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, swimming, travel, reading, dancing.

Connections

Married Ann Marie Campbell, May 23, 1959 (deceased 1996). Children: Nancy Panciocco, William T. Junior, Joseph A., Daniel T., Patrick F., Christopher P.

Father:

Joseph John Senior N.

Mother:

Henrietta (Petorella) N.

Spouse:

Ann Marie Campbell

child:

Patrick F. Sr.

child:

William T. Junior Sr.

child:

Joseph A. Sr.

child:

Christopher P. Sr.

child:

Daniel T. Sr.

child:

Nancy Panciocco Sr.