Background
Williams, Joseph Hill was born on June 2, 1933 in Tulsa. Son of David Rogerson and Martha Reynolds (Hill) Williams.
diversified industry executive
Williams, Joseph Hill was born on June 2, 1933 in Tulsa. Son of David Rogerson and Martha Reynolds (Hill) Williams.
Diploma, St. Paul's School, 1952. Bachelor, Yale University, 1956. Master of Arts (honorary), Yale University, 1977.
Postgraduate, School Pipeline Technology University Texas, 1960.
Field employee division domestic construction, The Williams Companies, Inc., Tulsa, 1958-1960; project coordinator division engineering, The Williams Companies Inc., Tulsa, 1960-1961; project superintendent, Iran, 1961-1962; assistant resident manager, Iran, 1962-1964; project manager, 1964-1965; resident manager, 1965-1967; executive vice president, Tulsa, since 1968; president, chief operating officer, Tulsa, 1971-1978; chairman, chief Executive officer, The Williams Companies, Inc., Tulsa, 1979-1993; Chairman of the Board, The Williams Companies, Inc., 1994; now chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Williams Company, Inc., Tulsa, O.K. director, The Williams Company, Inc., Tulsa, since 1995.
Former fellow, trustee Yale Corporation Served with Army of the United States, 1956-1958. Member (honorary) American Petroleum Institute (honorary board directors), Metropolitan Tulsa Chamber of Commerce (past chairman), Oklahoma State Chamber of C. and Industry (past. chairman), Business Council, Nature Conservancy (past chairman board governors). Clubs: Springdale Hall (Camden, South Carolina).
Augusta (Georgia); Grandfather Golf and Country (Linville, North Carolina). Old Baldy Club, (Saratoga, Wyo).
Children: Joseph Hill Junior, Peter B., James C. Married Terese T. Ross, May 7, 1977. Stepchildren: Margot Rose, Jennifer Ross.