William Elbridge Parker

Background

Parker, William Elbridge was born on March 18, 1913 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Charles Elbridge and Florence E. (Plumb) Parker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1935. Party chief King County Engineers, 1935-1939. Executive secretary, construction engineering State Washington, 1946-1949.

City engineer, chairman Board Public Works, City of Seattle, 1953-1957.

Consultant City of San Diego, 1957. Partner Parker-Fisher & Associations, 1958-1966.

Construction engineering Minish & Webb Engineers, Seattle, 1966-1970. City engineer City of Bremerton (Washington), 1970-1976.

Owner Parker & Associations, Seattle, since 1976.

Career

Party chief King County Engineers, 1935—1939. Executive secretary, consultant engineer State of Washington, 1946—1949. City engineer, chairman Board Public Works, City of Seattle, 1953—1957.

Consultant City of San Diego, 1957. Partner Parker-Fisher & Associates, 1958—1966. Consultant engineer Minish & Webb Engineers, Seattle, 1966—1970.

City engineer City of Bremerton, 1970—1976. Owner Parker & Associates, Seattle, 1976—1998. Served to captain C.E.C. United States Naval Reserve, 1939-1945, 1951-1953.

Achievements

• William Elbridge Parker has been listed as a noteworthy consulting civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain C.E.C., United States Naval Reserve, 1939-1945, 51-53.Named to Broadway Hall of Fame. Member American Public Works Association, United States Naval Institute, Pioneers of State Washington (president), United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (chapter president), College.

Connections

Married Dorris Laurie Freeman, June 15, 1935. Children: Dorris Laurie, Jane Elizabeth.