Background
James, William W. was born on October 12, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Will and Clyde (Cowdrey) James.
James, William W. was born on October 12, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Will and Clyde (Cowdrey) James.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1953.
Certified trust and finance advisor. Assistant to director overseas division Becton Dickinson & Company, Rutherford, New Jersey, 1956-1959. Stockbroker Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated., Saint Louis, 1959-1962.
With trust division Boatmen"s National Bank of Saint Louis, 1962-1990, vice president in charge estate planning, 1972-1990, senior vice president, 1984-1990.
Senior vice president Boatmen"s Trust Company, 1989-1996, finance, trust marketing consultant, 1996. Board directors Heer-Andres Investment Company, Springfield.
Member gift and bequest council Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, 1963—1967, St. Louis University, 1972—1978. Director Mark Twain Summer Institute, 1987—1992. Member of American Institute Banking, Missouri Bankers Association, Estate Planning Council St. Louis, Harvard Alumni Association (board directors 1987-1990), St. Louis Club, Missouri Athletic Club, Harvard Club St. Louis (president 1972-1973).
Married Carol Ann Muenter, June 17, 1967. Children: Sarah James Banks, David William.