Background
Sowell, William Raymond was born on March 11, 1928 in Maud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Thomas Sowell and Blanche Hardaway.
Sowell, William Raymond was born on March 11, 1928 in Maud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Thomas Sowell and Blanche Hardaway.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1950. Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Agricultural/Architectural/Aeronautical Engineering, California Aero Technology Institute, Glendale, 1952. Master Engineering, University Southern California, 1958.
Master Ocean Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1966.
Program manager Rockwell International, Los Angeles, 1952-1970. Vice president Ocean Environments, Inc., St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, 1970-1973. Vice president, director Royal Industries, Thompson Division, Carson, California, 1973-1975.
Consultant Intercontinental Management, Inc., Torrance, 1976-1979. General manager National Engineering Services and Marketing, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 1980-1984. Director contracts Murdock, Inc., Compton, California, 1984-1989.
Chairman Soule International, Palos Verdes Estates, from 1989. President The World of Nicholas and Ashlee, from 1989, Professional Image, from 1989, The Third Dimension International, from 1989.
With United States Marine Corps, 1946-1947, PTO, China. Member National Contract Management Association (board directors 1987-1988).
Married Helen LaDawn Hilton, December 24, 1950. 1 child, William Hilton.