Background
Williams, Earle Carter was born on October 15, 1929 in Selma, Alabama, United States. Son of Henry Earle and Nora Elizabeth (Carter) Williams.
professional services company executive
Williams, Earle Carter was born on October 15, 1929 in Selma, Alabama, United States. Son of Henry Earle and Nora Elizabeth (Carter) Williams.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Auburn University, 1951. Postgraduate, University New Mexico, 1962. Doctor of Science (honorary), Auburn University, 1991.
Utilities design engineer, Standard Oil Corporation Indiana, Whiting, 1954-1956;
member technical staff, Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, 1956-1962;
senior engineer, Business Development Manager International, Inc., El Paso, Texas, 1962-1964;
special projects director, Business Development Manager International, Inc., El Paso, Texas, 1964-1966;
director operations, Business Development Manager International, Inc., El Paso, Texas, 1966-1968;
vice president, general manager, Business Development Manager International, Inc., Vienna, Virginia, 1968-1972;
president, Chief Executive Officer,, Business Development Manager International, Inc., Vienna and McLean, Virginia, 1972-1992;
board directors, Business Development Manager International, Inc., Vienna and McLean, Virginia, 1972-1997;
retired as Chief Executive Officer,, Business Development Manager International Inc., Vienna and McLean, Virginia, 1992. Board directors Parsons Corporation, GTS Duratek, Inc., BTG, Inc. Gamma-A Technology, Inc.
Chairman Virginia Forward, since 1997. Member Naval Research Advisory Committee, 1984-1990, chairman, 1986-1990. Director American Business Conference, 1985-1988.
Chairman Virginia Forward,1997-.
Executive committee, steering committee El Paso Community College, 1968-1969, trustee, 1969-1970. Commissioner Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, 1976-1980, chairman, 1978-1980. Member Virginia State Board for Community College, 1980-1987.
Board directors Central Virginia Educational television Corporation, 1978-1987, Atlantic Council United States, 1987-1993. Chairman George Mason Institute Industrial Policy Board, 1982-1991. Board directors Wolf Trap Foundation, 1984-1992, 97-2003, vice chairman, 1985-1987, chairman, 1988-1990, emeritus director, 1992-1997, since 2003.
Trustee Virginia Foundation for Indiana Colleges, 1984-1987, 90-94, Flint Hill School, Oakton, Virginia, 1990-1995, George Mason University Foundation, 1987-1998. Trustee Auburn University Foundation, since 1991, president, since 2002. Board directors Potomac KnowledgeWay Project, 1995-1999.
Member Virginia Business Higher Education Council, since 1995. Board directors Special Operations Warrior Foundation, since 1997. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Professional Services Council (board directors 1974-1992, emeritus board directors since 1992, president 1976-1979), Armed Force Communications and Electronics Association (board directors 1978-1982, 86-87, permanent director 1990, international vice president 1979-1982, 84-85, chairman 1988-1990, Distinguished Service award 1987), Fairfax County Chamber of C., City Club (District of Columbia), Metropolitan Club (District of Columbia), Tower Club (Vienna, Virginia), Bay Colony Club (Naples, Florida), Eta Kappa Nu.
Married June Esther Anson, September 7, 1951. Children: Gayle Marie, Carol Patrice, Sharon Elaine.