Background
Sommers, William Paul was born on July 22, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William August and Mary Elizabeth (Baietto) Sommers.
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Sommers, William Paul was born on July 22, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William August and Mary Elizabeth (Baietto) Sommers.
Biosystems Engineering (scholar), University Michigan, 1955. Microsoft Security Essentials, University Michigan, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy (Riggs fellow, Texaco fellow, University fellow), University Michigan, 1961.
Research associate University Michigan Institute of Science and Technology, Ann Arbor, 1958-1961. Chief chemical propulsion space and missile system Martin Marietta Corporation, Baltimore, 1956-1958, 61-63. Vice president Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc., Bethesda, 1963-1970, president Technology Management Group, 1973-1979, senior vice president, 1979-1992.
Executive vice president Iameter, Inc., San Mateo, California, 1992-1994. President, Chief Executive Officer Socially Responsible Investment International, Menlo Park, 1994-1998, retired, 1998. Board directors Gukenheimer Enterprises, H2 General.
President Washington chapter University Michigan Alumni Club, 1970-1971. Vice president Wildwood manor Citizens Association, 1968-1970. Chief Adventure Guide program Young Men’s Christian Association, 1971-1972.
Board visitors College Engineering University California, Davis. Member national advisory board College Engineering University Michigan. Member conference board International Council on Innovation and Technology.
Member of Wianno Country Club, Nianno Club, Ponte Vedra Lodge and Club, Hyannis Yacht Club, Metropolitan Club (District of Columbia), Marsh Landing Country Club, Wianno Yacht Club, Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi.
Married Josephine A. Sommers. Children: William F., Clare M., John C. Hughes, Joanna M. Weems, Russell L. Hughes.