Perry George Brittain

Background

Brittain, Perry George was born on March 10, 1925 in Center, Texas, United States. Son of Zack B. and Donnie (Matthews) Brittain.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1949.

Career

With Dallas Power & Light Company, 1949-1972, vice president engineering, purchasing, 1968-1972. Executive vice president Texas Utilities Services, Inc., 1972-1973, president, 1973-1981, chairman board, chief executive, 1981-1983. Executive vice president Texas Utilities Company, Dallas, 1974-1981, president, 1981-1983, chairman board, chief executive officer, 1983-1987, retired, 1987, also director.

President Texas Utilities Generating Company, 1974-1981, chairman board, chief executive officer, 1981-1983. President Texas Utilities Fuel Company, 1974-1981, chairman board, chief executive officer, 1981-1986, Texas Utilities Mining Company, 1984-1986. Chairman board Basic Resources Inc., 1983-1986, Chaco Energy Company, 1983-1986.

Director Edison Electric Institute, 1984-1987, Atomic Industrial Forum, 1984-1987, American Nuclear Energy Council, 1984-1987.

Achievements

• Perry George Brittain has been listed as a noteworthy electric utility company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Technology Education Research Center, 1978-1984. Board directors Center for Occupational Research and Development, 1980-1986, Southwestern Medical Foundation, Metropolitan Dallas Young Men’s Christian Association. Member Dallas Citizens Council.

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Texas Society Professional Engineers (Engineer of Year award 1977).

Connections

Married Martha Nelle Black, December 30, 1945. Children: Jennifer Margaret, Martha Katharine.

Father:

Zack B. Brittain

Mother:

Donnie (Matthews) Brittain

Spouse:

Martha Nelle Black

child:

Jennifer Margaret Brittain

child:

Martha Katharine Brittain