Background
Knowles, William Townsend was born on January 24, 1935 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alan C. and Elinor (Townsend) Knowles.
Knowles, William Townsend was born on January 24, 1935 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Alan C. and Elinor (Townsend) Knowles.
Bachelor, Colgate University, 1957.
Executive vice president Bankers Trust Company, New York City, 1957-1981. Chief operating officer National Westminster Bank United States of America, 1981, president board directors, 1982—1985, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1985, National Westminster Bancorp Incorporated, New York York City, 1988. Consultant Harpswell, Maine.
Board directors Mutual of America Life Insurance Company.
Board directors Montclair (New Jersey) chapter American Red Cross. Chairman regional plan association United Way of New York City. Trustee Carnegie Hall, Colgate University, Mountainside Hospital.
Member Montclair Board Adjustment. Member governing board Union Congressional Church, Upper Montclair. Served with Army of the United States, 1958.
Married Elizabeth Lunt. 1 child, Katy.