Walter Fred Fred Williams

Background

Williams, Walter Fred was born on February 7, 1929 in Upland, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter James and Florence (Stott) Williams.

Education

B. in Civil Engineering summa cum laude, University Delaware, 1951. Postgraduate, Harvard, 1969. Doctor (honorary), Allentown College, 1983.

Doctor (honorary), Leigh University, 1990.

Career

With, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, since 1951; assistant chief engineer on staff vice president operations, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1965-1966; chief engineer construction, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1966-1967; chief engineer projects group engineering department, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania then manager engineering in charge projects, design and construction, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1967-1968; assistant to vice president engineering, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1968; assistant vice president shipbuilding, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1968-1970; vice president shipbuilding, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1970-1975; vice president steel operations, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1975-1977; senior vice president steel operations, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1978-1980; president, chief operating officer, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1980-1985; chairman, chief Executive officer, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1986-1992; also director, Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania. Board directors General Re Corporation, Wilmington Trust of Florida.

Achievements

• Walter Fred Williams has been listed as a noteworthy steel company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Business Council, Saucon Valley Country Club, Hobe Sound Golf Club.

Interests

• Golf.

Connections

Married Joan B. Carey, August 26, 1950. Children: Jeffrey F., Richard C., Douglas E.

Father:

Walter James Williams

Mother:

Florence (Stott) Williams

Spouse:

Joan B. Carey

child:

Douglas E. Williams

child:

Jeffrey F. Williams

child:

Richard C. Williams