Samuel Wesley Williams

Background

Williams,, Samuel Wesley was born on November 28, 1920 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel Wesley and Louise (Locke) Williams.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, 1942. Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering, Harvard University, 1947.

Career

Project engineer Greeley & Hansen (consultant engineers), Chicago, 1947-1956. Associate, then partner O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., Syracuse, New York, 1956-1966, managing partner, 1966-1971, president, 1971-1980, chairman board, 1980-1985. Past director Willis O'Brien & Gere, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Director Willis Engineers, Charlotte. Trustee Onondaga Savings Bank.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, New York.

Membership

Board directors Metropolitan Development Association, Onondaga Industrial Development corporation. President Rescue Mission Alliance Syracuse, 1974-1976. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.

Member New York Water Pollution Control Association (president 1962-1963), American Water Works Association, American Consultant Engineers Council, National Society Professional Engineers, New England Water Works Association, Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce (director, executive committee, vice president for economic development) Clubs: Century (New York City), University (New York City).

Connections

Married Lila Louise Waring, May 17, 1952. Children: Samuel Robert, Elizabeth Louise.

Father:

Samuel Wesley Williams,

Mother:

Louise (Locke) Williams,

Spouse:

Lila Louise Waring

child:

Elizabeth Louise Williams,

child:

Samuel Robert Williams,