Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Platt, Bill |
Birthplace |
Alamosa, Colorado |
Places of residence |
Came to Sea Ranch in 1978 after buying a lot in 1967. Lived in Paris while employed by UNESCO |
Titles & honors |
Sea Rancher of the Year, 1986 |
Education |
BA Pomona College MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Notes |
He was an early board member and President of Redwood Coast Medical Service, helping to get it funded and started. Joined other residents who were members of the North Coast Institute in persuading Mendocino and Sonoma counties to cooperate in supporting bus service from the coast to Santa Rosa and Ukiah. Served as Institute's President. Chaired the Commons Committee Headed the Wastewater Task Force. Was a member of the Forum Committee. In 1982 was employed as Interim Manager for 4 months while a new Community Manager was recruited. |
Occupation |
Director of several economic research programs at Stanford Research Institute, later called SRI Employed by UNESCO 1969-1975 in Paris. |
Spouse |
Helen |
Children |
7 children 10 grandchildren |
