Background
Williams, George A. was born on September 9, 1942 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Son of John Kenneth and Mary Francis (Norris) Williams.
Williams, George A. was born on September 9, 1942 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Son of John Kenneth and Mary Francis (Norris) Williams.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1968. Master of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, 1976.
Welding engineer and industrial consultant, private practice, Marion, Illinois, since 1970;
acting president, Olney (Illinois) Control College, 1975-1976;
vice chancellor, Illinois Eastern Community College, Olney, 1976-1977;
regional administrator, Department Control Management Superior vena cava syndrome, Marion, since 1978. Adjunct Professor Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, since 1971. Instructor United States Penitentiary, Marion, 1965-1969, John A. Logan College, Carterville, 1968-1969.
Consultant Public and Proprietary Schools, since 1967. Welding engineer and industrial consultant, since 1970.
Commissioner, City of Marion, 1980. Commissioner Public Health and Safety, Marion, 1980. Fire Commissioner, Marion, 1980-1983.
Police Commissioner, Marion, 1980-1983. Chairman Williamson County(Illinois) American Cancer Society, 1979. Volunteer United Cerebral Palsy Telefund of Stars, Southern Illinois, 1990.
Served in the United States Army, 1961-1964, Vietnam. Member National Association Trade and Technology Schools, National Council Local Administrators, American Association Community and Junior Colleges, International Personnel Management Association (member Advisory Board), United MineWorkers, United States Prison Education Association, Farm Bureau, Illinois Instructional Deans Association (vice chairman 1973-1975), Illinois Sheriff's Association, Illinois Council Local Vocational Administrators, Governor's Advisory Council on Business and Economic Development (chairman 1977-1979), American Vocational Association, American Welding Society (vice chairman education committee 1972), Illinois Vocational Association, Marion Chamber of Commerce (chairman legislation committee 1979-1984).
Married Dianna Lee Phillips, September 07, 1965. 1 child, Michael Shawn.