William Wick (left) completed a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at Oregon State College in 1950 and 1952, respectively. He was an Extension Service Agent for Tillamook County, then became Program Leader of the Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program and a year later became coordinator of the regional Pacific Sea Grant Advisory Program. In 1973, Wick became Director of the OSU Sea Grant Program and retired on December 31, 1990.