Background
Nelson, William Edward was born on September 10, 1929 in Kerens, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Bailey and Vennie Aldora (Tramel) Nelson.
consultant oil industry executive
Nelson, William Edward was born on September 10, 1929 in Kerens, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Bailey and Vennie Aldora (Tramel) Nelson.
Student, Kilgore Junior College, 1947. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1951.
Maintenance engineer, Pan American Refining, Texas City, 1954-1956; industrial engineer, American Oil Corporation, Texas City, 1956-1961; supervisor maintenance planning, American Oil Corporation, Texas City, 1961-1965; supervisor shop, Amoco Oil Corporation, Texas City, 1965-1971; manager materials, Amoco Oil Corporation, Texas City, 1971-1972; manager engineering services, Amoco Oil Corporation, Texas City, 1972-1973; manager maintenance services, Amoco Oil Corporation, Texas City, 1973-1991.
Member advisory board Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University Turbomachinery Symposium, 1971-1991, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University International Pump Users Symposium, 1982-1983. Commissioner, assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Dickinson, Texas, 1962-1976. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1951-1954.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (commendations 1979, 83, 84, 85, 86), International Maintenance Institute (commendation 1976), Vibration Institute (commendations 1985, 87).
Married Geraldine Lillian Sloier, July 19, 1954. Children: Michael Edward, David Andrew.