Background
Freeman, Simon David was born on January 14, 1926 in Chattanooga. Son of Morris and Lena Freeman.
government official lawyer civil engineer
Freeman, Simon David was born on January 14, 1926 in Chattanooga. Son of Morris and Lena Freeman.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1948. Bachelor of Laws, University Tennessee, 1956.
Engineer Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1948-1954, lawyer, 1956-1961, director, 1977-1984, chairman board, 1978-1981. Assistant to chairman Federal Power Commission, Washington, 1961-1965. Head energy policy staff Office Science and Technology, Executive Office of President, 1967-1971.
Director Energy Policy Project, Ford Foundation, Washington, 1971-1974. Special energy and resources consultant United States Senate Commerce Committee, 1974-1976. Member White House Energy Staff, 1976-1977.
General manager Lower Colorado River authority, Austin, Texas, since 1986. Board directors Electric Power Research Institute, 1978-1982.
Served with United States Merchant Marine, 1943-1944. Member Order of Coif.
Children: Anita R. Hopkins, Stanley A., Roger L.