Background
Laidlaw, William Franklin was born on May 27, 1933 in Minneapolis. Son of William Marshall and Irma Marie (Ackerman) Laidlaw.
Laidlaw, William Franklin was born on May 27, 1933 in Minneapolis. Son of William Marshall and Irma Marie (Ackerman) Laidlaw.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Minnesota, 1960.
Various positions Northern State Power Company, Minneapolis, 1960-1975. General manager north division Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 1975-1976. General manager gas and electric service St. Paul, 1978-1981.
General manager St. Paul division, 1978-1981. General manager Minneapolis division, 1981-1987. General manager Metrowest division, since 1988.
Member Minneapolis Downtown Council, since 1981. Served as corporal United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Minneapolis Engineers Club (board directors 1984-1987).
Lodges: Rotary (vice president St. Louis Park, Minnesota, since 1987, president 1988-1989).
Married Alice Marie Kuka, June 16, 1956. Children: Curt, Scott, Thomas.