William Giles Meese

Background

Meese, William Giles was born on August 27, 1916 in Rugby, North Dakota, United States. Son of William Gottlieb and Emma (LaPierre) Meese.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1941, Doctor of Engineering (honorary), 1972.

Career

Registered professor engineer, Michigan With Detroit Edison Company, from 1941, assistant vice president, 1967, vice president, 1967-1969, executive vice president production, 1969-1970, president, 1970-1975, chief Executive officer, 1971-1981, chairman, chief Executive officer, 1975-1981, now director Director Eaton Corporation, Ex-Cell-O Corporation, Manufacturers National Bank Detroit, Manufacturers National Corporation.

Achievements

• William Giles Meese has been listed as a noteworthy utility company executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to major Field Artillery Army of the United States, 1941-1945. Fellow Engineering Society Detroit, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Member Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu.

Connections

Married Mary Edith Monk, April. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Stephen William, Richard Edward.

Father:

William Gottlieb Meese

Mother:

Emma (LaPierre) Meese

Spouse:

Mary Edith Monk

child:

Richard Edward Meese

child:

Elizabeth Ann Meese

child:

Stephen William Meese