William C. Baker
New York, New York
After graduation from Colgate University in 1970 and service in the US Army, William Baker joined his family footwear business, Baker-Benjes. Baker-Benjes would later become Ralph Lauren Footwear, Inc. Mr. Baker managed the successful growth of the company as Chairman, CFO & COO until his retirement in 1996. A long-time supporter of Colgate University and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Colgate, Mr. Baker lives in New York City, where he also serves as president of his co-op apartment building.