William Frederick Laird

Background

Laird, William Frederick was born on July 15, 1919 in London. Son of Walter B. and Mary (Bostwick) Laird.

Education

AB, Capital University, 1941. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1943.

Career

Practice in, Columbus, 1945-1951. Private practice, 1946-1951. Secretary, general counsel Ohio Fuel Gas Company, 1951-1963, senior vice president, 1963-1967, president, since 1967.

Senior vice president Columbia Gas of Ohio, Ohio Valley Gas Company, 1963-1967, president, 73-74, chairman board, since 1974. Executive vice president, director Columbia Gas System, Inc., 1974-1977, president, 1977-1982, chief executive officer, since 1980, chairman board, since 1980.

Achievements

• William Frederick Laird has been listed as a noteworthy utilities executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1943-1946.

Connections

Married Jane L. Buchman, October 3, 1943. Children: Frederick W., John W.

Father:

Walter B. Laird

Mother:

Mary (Bostwick) Laird

Spouse:

Jane L. Buchman

child:

Frederick W. Laird

child:

John W. Laird