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William M. Eames started Bill’s Drugs in 1959 and built the company up to more than 100 shareholders by the time it was sold to Long’s Drugs in 1993. At the time of the sale, Mr. Eames was President-CEO of Bill’s Drugs. Mr. Eames is a graduate of Idaho State University, College of Pharmacy and with additional management programs from Stanford University, Harvard University and Oxford University. Mr. Eames has been a director of several banks including Central California Bank, Western Sierra Bancorp, East County Bank and Sunrise Bancorp. He is currently a director of numerous foundations including California Symphony, Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Counties and Idaho State University Foundation. Mr. Eames has also been involved in many other organizations including Lafayette Rotary, John Muir Hospital Foundation and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. His current interests include accounting, financing and merchandising. | 