Background
Heaney, William Matthew was born on June 8, 1949 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
Electric power industry executive
Heaney, William Matthew was born on June 8, 1949 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1986.
Right-of-way agent, Minnesota Power & Light Company, Duluth, 1973-1974;
legistative assistant, Minnesota Power & Light Company, Duluth, 1975-1977;
manager state legislative and regulatory affairs, Minnesota Power & Light Company, Duluth, 1978-1980;
manager state legislative affairs, Northern States Power Company, Minneapolis, since 1980. Manager state legislative affairs Northern States Power Company, Minneapolis, since 1980. Member Minnesota Governor's High Level Radioactive Waste Citizens' Council, St. Paul, 1982-1986.
Member Blue Ribbon Task Force of Minnesota Water Quality Programs, 1995-1996. Antique dealer.
Member Minnesota Ethical Practices Board, St. Paul, 1989-1993. Member Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (environmental committee since 1984), Midwest Labor Management Public Affairs Committee (steering committee and coordinator since 1982).
Son of Gerald William and Eleanor Rose (Schmitt) H. Divorced; children: Erin E., Mehgan R. Married Marcia Ann Nelson, July 19, 1986.
Stepchildren: Peter S. Hansen, Eric C. Hansen.