William J. Gillilan, III

Background

III, William J. Gillilan, was born on June 20, 1946 in Pittsburgh. Son of William J. II and Sara Parker G.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with honors, Purdue University, 1968. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1970.

Career

With Centex Corporation, since 1974. Executive vice president operations Centex Homes Midwest, Inc. subsidiary Centex Corporation, Palatine, Illinois, 1978, president, 1978-1983. Vice president Centex Homes, 1980-1983, executive vice president, 1983-1986, president, chief operating officer, 1986-1989, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1989-1990, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1990-1991, chairman, since 1991.

Chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer Centex Construction Group, since 1990. Executive vice president Centex Corporation, 1989-1990, executive vice president, chief operating officer, 1990-1991, president, chief operating officer, 1991-1998. Retired, 1998.

Achievements

• William J. Gillilan, III has been listed as a noteworthy construction company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1970-1974. Member Northwood Country Club, Delta Tau Delta.

Connections

Married Susan Woodyard, June 20, 1970. Children: William J., Mary, John C., Mark.

Father:

William J. II G.

Mother:

Sara Parker G.

Spouse:

Susan Woodyard

child:

Mark III

child:

John C. III

child:

William J. III

child:

Mary III