William Chapman

William Chapman, a native of Raceland, Kentucky, graduated from Morehead State University
in 1970 with a BS in Industrial Arts with a teaching certificate. Additionally, he completed his
graduate degree from MSU in Industrial Education in 1973. He enlisted in the Kentucky
National Guard from 1969- 1975. He graduated from the Army OCS Academy and served many
assignments as a Combat Engineer Officer. Major Chapman retired from the US Army National
Guard in 1992.

From 1971-1998 he spent his career as an Industrial Arts Teacher and Woodworking Machine
Operator Foreman for UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries) Federal Correctional Institution in
Ashland, K.Y where he retired.

He and his wife, Linda, a retired pediatric nurse, have resided in Ashland, Kentucky for 43 years.
William enjoys golfing, bass fishing, traveling and activities at the Elks Lodge.