Background
Kelly, William Tolson was born on June 5, 1907 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of William Tolson and Helen Rhodes (Prince) Kelly.
Kelly, William Tolson was born on June 5, 1907 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of William Tolson and Helen Rhodes (Prince) Kelly.
Graduate Phillips Academy, 1924. Bachelor of Science, Yale, 1928.
Brake Shoe Company (name changed to Abex Corporation), since 1928, assistant to the general purchasing agent, 1933-1940, general purchasing agent, 1940-1944, executive vice president Kellog division, 1944-1945, president division, 1945-1958, president engineered castings division, 1946-1948, executive vice president American Brakeblok division, 1947-1950, president 1950-1953, president Sintermet division, 1954-1955, vice president of corporation, New York City, 1946-1964, first vice president, 1964-1966, president, chief operating officer, 1966-1969, chairman, chief executive officer, 1969-1974, member board directors, 1955-1974. Member of Midtown advisory board Chemical Bank New York Trust Company. Member New York advisory board Liberty Insurance Company.
Director Abex Industries Canada, Limited., Chairman industry advising committee Iron and Steel Scrap Industry Office of Price Administration, also member of advisory committees
Ferrous Foundry and Iron and Steel Scrap, War Production Board, World World War World World War World War II
Member of Midtown advisory board Chemical Bank New York Trust Company. Member New York advisory board Liberty Insurance Company. Member American Iron and Steel Institute, Berzelius Society, Torch Honor Society, Society of Automotive Engineers, Episcopalian.
Clubs: Yale, Sky (New York City).
Married Mary Kelly Vizard, September 17, 1929. Children: William Tolson III, J. Douglas, Eugene V. With American.