Background
Avera, William Edward was born on July 24, 1944 in Atlanta. Son of Woodrow W. and Willie Frances (Edwards) Avera.
Avera, William Edward was born on July 24, 1944 in Atlanta. Son of Woodrow W. and Willie Frances (Edwards) Avera.
Bachelor in Economics, Emory University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Finance, University North Carolina, 1972.
Assistant professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1972-1975; assistant professor, University Texas, Austin, 1975-1977; manager finance education, International Paper Company. New York City, 1977; director economics research, Public Utility Committee of Texas, Austin, 1977-1979; president, FINCAP, Inc., Austin, since 1979; professor, St. Edward's U., Austin, since 1978. Chairman Energy Task Force, San Antonio, 1983-1984.
Director Legal Aid, Chapel Hill, 1972-1975. Captain United States Navy, 1961-1989, Vietnam. Fellow Association for Investment Management and Research (board directors North Carolina chapter 1974-1975).
Member National Association Utility Committee (vice-chairman economics 1978-1979), Finance Management Association (vice president 1981), Planning Executive Institute (president 1980-1981).
Married L. Jean Ellis, January 25, 1969. Children: Catherine E., Robert M.