Walter M. Higgins III, Electric power industry executive.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear science, United States Naval Academy, 1966;
student, United States Nuclear Power Training Program, 1966-1968;
student, University Idaho, 1979;
Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1975-1977.
Career
Commissioned, United States Navy, 1966;
advanced through grades, United States Navy
nuclear engineer, Charleston Navy Shipyard, until 1974;
senior nuclear engineer, Bechtel Power Corporation, Washington, 1975;
with, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, 1975-1977;
various management and executive positions, Portland (Oregon) General Electric Company, 1977-1991;
president, chief operating officer, Louisville Gas and Electric Company, since 1992.