Background
Cropper, William A. was born on November 15, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Wilfred and Julia Mary (Sonnier) Cropper.
Cropper, William A. was born on November 15, 1939 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Wilfred and Julia Mary (Sonnier) Cropper.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Lamar University, 1972.
Assistant purchasing agent, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1969; market research analyst, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1969-1973; finance analyst, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1973-1976; senior finance analyst, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1976-1977; supervisor long term financing, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1977-1978; assistant treasurer, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1978-1979; treasurer, Gulf States Utilities, Beaumont, 1979; director finance, Mid S. Utilities Company, New Orleans, 1979-1983; director corporation finance, Panhandle Eastern Corporation, Houston, 1983; vice president, treasurer, Houston Lighting & Power Company, 1983-1986; vice president, treasurer, Houston Industries Inc., since 1986. Member management committee Paragon Communications, since 1986. Board directors Innovative Controls Inc., Houston, KBLCOM Inc., Houston, Houston Industries Finance Inc.
Coach Little League Football and Baseball, Beaumont and New Orleans, 1976-1982. City chairman March of Dimes, Beaumont, 1974. Board directors, vice president Council Camp Fire Girls, Beaumont, 1979.
Member National Association Corporation Treasurer, Finance Executives Institute, Edison Electrical Institute, National Investor Relations Institute, Beaumont Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1973).
Married Genon Oliver, June 17, 1967. Children: William A. Junior, Jenna C., Ryan T.