Background
Watson, Edward L. was born on August 27, 1934 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Edward and Dillie Ima (Thompson) Watson.
Watson, Edward L. was born on August 27, 1934 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Edward and Dillie Ima (Thompson) Watson.
A. in Electrical engineer, Arlington State University, 1955.
Engineering assistant, Technology Union Electronics, Wichita Falls, 1952-1956; chief dispatcher, Technology Union Electronics, Wichita Falls, 1956-1960; sales representative, Technology Union Electronics, Midland, Texas, 1960-1964; manager, Technology Union Electronics, Andrews, Texas, 1964-1966; manager, Technology Union Electronics, Odessa, Texas, 1966-1972; division manager, Technology Union Electronics, Wichita Falls, 1972-1976; vice president, Technology Union Electronics, Fort Worth, Texas, 1976-1985; senior vice president, Technology Union Electronics, Dallas, since 1985; also board directors, Technology Union Electronics, since 1987. Chairman, director Industrial Foundation, 1963, 71.
Member House Select committee on Statewide Energy Plan, Austin, 1988. Board regents, Midwestern State University, since 1986. Member Texas Research League (board directors since 1987), Association Electrical Companies of Texas (board directors since 1988), Texas Association Taxpayers (board directors since 1988).
Married Martha Nann Lambert, May 31, 1953. Children: Laura, Karan, Jeffrey.