Background
Bradford, William Edward was born on January 8, 1935 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Bradford, William Edward was born on January 8, 1935 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Centenary College, 1958; graduate executive development course, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1975.
Salesman Hycalog, Inc., 1958-1961. Vice president, general partner Analytical Logging, Inc., 1961-1970. Product manager Oilfield Products Group Dresser Industries, Inc., Dallas, 1970-1972, manager Mid-continuing Oilfield Products Group, 1972-1973, manager Europe, Africa, Middle East Oilfield Products Group, 1973-1976, vice president Security Division, 1976-1978, president Security Division, 1980-1983, group president Oilfield Products Group, 1983-1984, vice president operations, 1984-1992, senior vice president, 1988-1992.
President Chief Executive Officer Dresser-Rand Company, Corning, New York, 1992-1995. President, chief operating officer and director Dresser Industries, Inc., Dallas, 1995-1996, president, Chief Executive Officer, director, 1996-1998, chairman president, 1998-2000. Chairman Halliburton Company (formerly Dresser Industries, Inc.), since 2000.
Board directors Valero Energy Corporation.
Member Society Petroleum Engineers, American Association Petroleum Geologists, PetroleumEquipment Suppliers Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association Oilwell Drilling Contractors, International Petroleum Association, National Ocean Industries Association, Texas Mid-Continentant Oil and Gas Association.
Married JoDeane Browning, August 18, 1955. Children: William B., A. Kathleen, Jon E.