Marshall MacKenzie Williams

Background

Williams, Marshall MacKenzie was born on December 11, 1923 in Londonderry, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Millard Filmore and Gladys Christine (MacKenzie) Williams.

Education

Student, Acadia U., 1942-1945; Bachelor of Engineering, Technology U. Nova Scoti, Halifax, 1947; M of Engineering, Technology U. Nova Scoti, Halifax, 1949; D of Engineering (honorary), Technology U. Nova Scoti, Halifax, 1978.

Career

Executive vice president, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1968-1973; president, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1973-1985; chief Executive officer, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, since 1980; chairman, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1984-1991; also board directors, TransAlta Utilities Corporation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Board directors Royal Trustco Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Atomic Energy Commission Power, Ltd., Canada N.W. Energy, Ltd., Stelco, Inc., TransAlta Utilities Corporation, TransAlta Resources Corporation, Fortis, Inc., St. John's, Canada, Sun Life Assurance Company, Toronto. Chairman Indiana Cons.

Group, Royal Trust Energy Corporation.

Achievements

• Marshall MacKenzie Williams has been listed as a noteworthy Utility company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board Governors The Banff Center, Junior Achievement Canada. Vice president, trustee ManningAwards Foundation. Member Association Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists Alberta, Canada Elec.

Association (past president), N.W. Electric Light and Power Association (past president), Calgary Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing; fishing.

Connections

Married Joan AtleeRoss, September 6, 1952. Children: Peter, Alex, Stephen, Margot.

Father:

Millard Filmore Williams

Mother:

Gladys Christine (MacKenzie) Williams

Spouse:

Joan AtleeRoss

child:

Alex Williams

child:

Stephen Williams

child:

Margot Williams

child:

Peter Williams