William Joseph Watson

Background

Watson, William Joseph was born on September 21, 1936 in Konawa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Joe Fred and Ollie L. (Rhodes) Watson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1959; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1960.

Career

Computer design engineer, Texas Instruments, Dallas, 1960-1966; computer design manager, Texas Instruments, Austin, Texas, 1966-1974; vice president research and development, standard products, General Automation Inc., Anaheim, California, 1974-1976; manager computer systems division, Texas Instruments, Austin, 1976-1979; vice president data systems group, Texas Instruments, Austin, since 1979. Visiting professor Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1966-1968. Visiting committee member department electrical and computer engineering University Texas, since 1985.

Chairman visiting committee college business Abilene (Texas) Christian U., 1983-1986, trustee since 1985.

Achievements

• William Joseph Watson has been listed as a noteworthy Data processing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Capitol Area United Way, Austin, 1978-1980. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society.

Connections

Married Glenda Guan Carter. Children: Brad, John, Kathryn.

Father:

Joe Fred Watson

Mother:

Ollie L. (Rhodes) Watson

Spouse:

Glenda Guan Carter

child:

Kathryn Watson

child:

Brad Watson

child:

John Watson