Background
Harris, Bill J. was born on October 17, 1924 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John M. and Irene W. (Penner) Harris.
Harris, Bill J. was born on October 17, 1924 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John M. and Irene W. (Penner) Harris.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and Physics, East Central State College, 1947. Master of Science in Secondary Education, Oklahoma State University, 1952.
With Public Service Company of Oklahoma, 1955-1976. Area manager McAlester, 1962-1972. Vice president administration Tulsa, 1972-1975.
Vice president fuel, 1975-1976. President Transok Pipe Line Company, 1975-1976. President, chief operating officer Central & South West Corporation, Dallas, from 1976, now vice chairman, director, from 1987, also board directors.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Edison Electric Institute (director, committee on research) Clubs: Bent Tree Country, Tower, Chaparral, Gleneagles Country (Dallas). Lodges: Masons (32 degree).
Married Margarett Maxine Howard, July 25, 1947. Children: Deborah, Gerald.