Background
Bowen, William Jackson was born on March 31, 1922 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Son of Berry and Annah (Robey) Bowen.
Bowen, William Jackson was born on March 31, 1922 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Son of Berry and Annah (Robey) Bowen.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1945.
Petroleum engineer Delhi Oil Corporation, Dallas, 1949-1957. Vice president Florida Gas Company, Houston, 1957-1960, president Winter Park, Florida, 1960-1974. President, Chief Executive Officer Transco Companies, Inc., Houston, 1974-1981.
Chairman Transco Companies, Inc. (name changed to Transco Energy Company), 1976-1992. Chief Executive Officer Transco Energy Company, 1981-1987.
Retired, 1992; also board directors Transco Energy Company, Houston. Retired, 1992
Board director J.P. Poindexter and Company, Inc. Honorary vice chairman World Energy Council.
With Army of the United States, 1945-1949.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Houston. Trustee emeritus bd Baylor College Medicine. Trustee emeritus board Jesse H Jones Graduate School Business, Rice University.
Member of United States Energy Association (past chairman).
Married Annis K Hilty, June 6, 1945. Children: Shelley Ann, Barbara Kay, Berry Dunbar, William Jackson.