Bill Blase is senior executive vice president, Human Resources, with responsibility for the development and implementation of human resources policies and practices in support of AT&T’s global workforce as well as the company’s relationship with the unions that represent AT&T employees. He also has the responsibility for Flight Operations. Blasé started his career with SBC Southwestern Bell in 1979. He was born and raised in St. Louis, where he pursued most of his education as well.

In addition, he is a member of the board of trustees at St Louis University and serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Loyola University, an MBA from the University of Missouri at St Louis, and a doctorate in business administration from St Louis University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has served as an adjunct professor of finance at George Mason University.