Background
Durham, Charles William was born on September 28, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Barnett and Monica (O'Dea) Durham.
Durham, Charles William was born on September 28, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Barnett and Monica (O'Dea) Durham.
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, Iowa State University, 1939. Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 1940.
Civil engr.Henningson Engineering Company, Omaha, 1939-1946, partner, 1946-1950. President, chief Executive officer Henningson, Durham & Richardson, Omaha, 1950-1976, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, since 1976. Chairman of the Board Great Plains Natural Gas Company.
Director Omaha National Bank, ONB Realbanc, Minnesota Enterprises Incorporated.
(MEI), Board of directors Iowa State University Foundation. Member engineering advisory council U. Nebraska.
Member of advisory committee SAC. Registered profile engineer, 30 states and District of Columbia Diplomate American Academy Environmental Engineers.
Board directors Iowa State University Foundation. Member engineering advisory council University Nebraska. Member advisory committee Strategic Air Command.
Fellow: American Society of Civil Engineers, Consultant Engineers Council. Member: National Society of Professional Engineers, Chief Executives Forum (past president), Water Pollution Control Federation, Nebraska Society Professional Engineers (national director), Society of America Military Engineers, American Public Works Association, Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben (governor), United States Chamber of Commerce (director), Beavers, Omaha Chamber of Commerce (past president, past director), Jesters, Shriners, Masons.
Married Margre Ann Henningson, October 12, 1940;children— Steven, Mary Helen, Lynn Barnett, Debra Annual. Children: Steven, Mary Helen, Lynn Barnett, Debra Annual.