Background
Knight, William Warren Mc was born on June 9, 1913 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of William Warren and Isabel Alida (Travis) McKnight.
Knight, William Warren Mc was born on June 9, 1913 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of William Warren and Isabel Alida (Travis) McKnight.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1938.
With, McKnight Public Company, Bloomington, Illinois, 1938-1983; secretary-treasurer, McKnight Public Company, 1949-1956; president, McKnight Public Company, 1956-1967; Chairman of the Board, McKnight Public Company, 1968-1979. Board directors General Telephone Сompany Illinois, Champion Federal Savings & Loan Association, Chairman of the Board.
President Bloomington Rotary Club, 1952, Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, 1954. Mem.Ill. Commission Higher Education, 1956-1960. Chairman Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority, 1965-1970, Comprehensive Employment Training Act Private Industry Council Illinois Balance of State, 1979-1981.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Graphic Arts Education Association, International Technology Education Association, National Association Industrial and Technology Teachers Educators, Illinois Chamber of Commerce (director 1964-1969), Ill.Mfrs. Association (director) 1954-1962).
Married Alice McGuire, October 30, 1937. Children: William Warren, III, Michael Joe, John James.