Background
Swales, William Edward was born on May 15, 1925 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Richard and Ellen (South).
Swales, William Edward was born on May 15, 1925 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Richard and Ellen (South).
Bachelor in Geology, West Virginia University, 1949. Master of Science in Geology, West Virginia University, 1951. Graduate, advanced management program Stanford University, 1968.
Doctor of Science (honorary), West Virginia University, 1986. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Marietta College, 1986.
With Marathon Oil Corporation (subsidiary U.S. Steel Tower Corporation), Findlay, Ohio, 1954-1970, 74-87, manager Western Hemisphere and Australia division, 1967-1970. Executive vice president Oasis Oil Corporation of Libya Inc., Tripoli, 1970-1972. President Oasis Oil Corporation, 1972-1974.
Special assistant to senior vice president production, international Marathon Oil Corporation, Findlay, Ohio, 1974. Vice president production, international Marathon Oil Corporation (subsidiary U.S. Steel Tower Corporation), 1974-1977, senior vice president production, international, 1977-1982, also board directors, 1983-1984, senior vice president exploraton and production, 1984-1985, president, 1985-1987, president Marathon Petroleum Company, 1982-1983. Executive director U.S. Steel Tower Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1985-1990, vice chairman energy, 1987-1990, retired, 1990.
Executive director U.S. Steel Tower corporation, 1985. Director OHM Corporation.
With United States Navy, 1943-1945. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Society Petroleum Engineers, American Geological Institute, National Petroleum Council, OHM Corporation, 25 Year Club Petroleum Industry, Findlay Country Club, Ballen Isles Country Club of JDM, Rolling Rock Club.
Son of; married Lydia Eugena Mills, December 26, 1948. Children: Joseph V., Susan Eugena, David Lee.