William Daniel O'Brien

Background

O'Brien, William Daniel was born on April 17, 1930 in New York City. Son of Joseph M. and Mary E. (Scott) O'B.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Villanova University, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1955. Master of Laws, New York University, 1959.

Career

Tax attorney, Esso Standard East, New York City, 1963-1966; tax manager, Esso Standard Libya, 1966-1969; tax manager, Exxon Chemical Company. New York City, 1969-1973; tax manager, Exxon Company United States of America, Houston, 1973-1975; general tax counsel, Exxon Company United States of America, Houston, 1975-1980; associate general tax counsel, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1980-1986; general tax counsel, Exxon Company International, Florham Park, New Jersey, 1986-1989; vice president, general tax counsel, Exxon Corporation, Irving, Texas, since 1989.

Achievements

• William Daniel O"Brien has been listed as a noteworthy Oil industry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Texas, New York bars, International Fiscal Association, Business Roundtable (tax committee), Tax Executives Institute, American Petroleum Institute (chairman tax committee 1980), Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (chairman tax committee/leadership 1976-1980), Northwood Club (Dallas), Loxahatchee Club (Jupiter, Florida), Westhampton Country Club (Westhampton Beach, New York ).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, traveling, dancing.

Connections

Married Sheila F. Flaherty, December 26, 1955. Children: M. Catherine Douglas, William D., Joseph Scott, Elizabeth, Carolyn.

Father:

Joseph M. O'B.

Mother:

Mary E. (Scott) O'B.

Spouse:

Sheila F. Flaherty

child:

Elizabeth O'Brien

child:

Joseph Scott O'Brien

child:

Carolyn O'Brien

child:

William D. O'Brien

child:

M. Catherine Douglas O'Brien