W. B. Bartlett was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Bartlett-Collins Glass Company in 1891. He was born in 1864 in Ohio and began his career as a glassblower in a local glass factory. He quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became the owner of the factory. He then established the Bartlett-Collins Glass Company, which quickly became one of the leading glass manufacturers in the United States. Bartlett was a pioneer in the glass industry, introducing new technologies and processes that revolutionized the industry. He was also a philanthropist, donating to numerous charities and causes throughout his life. He passed away in 1945, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and generosity.