Background
Ghormley, William James was born on November 26, 1939 in Fredericktown, Missouri, United States. Son of Clarence Emmett and Dorothy L. (Harned) Ghormley.
Ghormley, William James was born on November 26, 1939 in Fredericktown, Missouri, United States. Son of Clarence Emmett and Dorothy L. (Harned) Ghormley.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology, 1964.
Chief subdivision engineering Ventura County, California, 1969—1971. Principal Benner and Ghormley Engineers, Santa Paula, 1971—1975, Ervin, Ghormley, Johnson & Associates, Civil Engineers, Camarillo, 1975—1979. Owner William J. Ghormley, Consultant Civil Engineers, Ventura, since 1979.
District engineer Carpinteria Sanitary District, 1976—1979, Meiners Oaks County Water District, since 1979, Ventura River County Water District, since 1981. With United States Army Reserve.
Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (president Santa Barbara-Ventura branch 1972-1973), Council Consultant Engineers Ventura County (secretary-treasurer, board directors since 1979, president 1981), TriCounties Water Association, American Water Works Association, American Public Works Association, Sigma Phi.
Married Karen Jean Bidlingmaier, January 25, 1964. Children: Laura Lee, Pamela Jean, Sharon Marie.