Background
Williamson, Ernest Lavone was born on September 10, 1924 in Perryton, Texas, United States. Son of Ernest and Mabel Robert (Donnell) Williamson.
Williamson, Ernest Lavone was born on September 10, 1924 in Perryton, Texas, United States. Son of Ernest and Mabel Robert (Donnell) Williamson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1950. Student, Hill's Business College, 1943.
Sales and service representative, Hughes Tool Company, 1950-1952; with land department, Phillips Petroleum Company, 1952-1954; with, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, since 1954; executive vice president, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1967-1974; president, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1974-1984; chief operating officer, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1982-1983; Chief Executive Officer, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1984-1988; chairman, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1985-1988; also director, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans. Board directors Hibernia National Bank, New Orleans, Halliburton Company, Center Louisiana Electric Company.
Member advisory board Salvation Army, since 1971. Board visitors University Oklahoma. Board directors New Orleans Junior Achievement.
With United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Association Petroleum Landmen, Indiana Petroleum Association American, Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (chairman 1980-1981), American Petroleum Institute, Petroleum Club, Tchefuncta Country Club.
Married Gertrude Florence Watkins, December 2, 1950. Children: Richard Dean, Judith Watkins, Mary Nan, David Ernest.