Background
Colnon, William Lydon was born on October 28, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Philip Neemes and Lelia (Lydon) Colnon.
Colnon, William Lydon was born on October 28, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Philip Neemes and Lelia (Lydon) Colnon.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1949; Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1952; postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology postgraduate, Colorado School Mines.
Field engineer, estimator, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Chicago, 1950-1961; assistant to president, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Chicago, 1961-1963; chief engineer, vice president, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Chicago, 1963-1971; senior vice president, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Chicago, 1971-1975; executive vice president, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1975-1980; president, chief executive, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1980-1986; retired, 1986. Director Great Lakes International.
Member National Association Dredging Contractors, International Association Dredging Contractors (director since 1966).
Married Patti Grace Casey, May 3, 1928. Children: Jean, Philip, Casey, Patti.