Background
O'Connell,, William Parnell was born on July 8, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of William Parnell and Clarine (Browning) O'Connell.
O'Connell,, William Parnell was born on July 8, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of William Parnell and Clarine (Browning) O'Connell.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Industrial University, 1964. Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University, 1977.
Sales representative Sweeco, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, 1962—1966, vice president, general manager, 1966—1972. From vice president, general mgr.to president, Chief Executive Officer Vallen Corporation, Houston, 1972—1984. President Wm. P. O'Connell Interests, since 1984.
President, Chief Executive Officer American Institute of Management, Inc., since 1987. Board directors Critical Industries Inc. With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1958-1959.
Member of National Management Systems, National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, Association Chemical Industry of Texas (board directors 1986-1987), Association Corporation Growth (president Houston chapter 1985-1986), Young President Association (secretary Houston chapter 1984-1985), Houston Industrial District Association (president 1979-1980), Safety Equipment Distributors Association 1978-1979, Veterans Safety, Coronado Club, Lochinvar Golf Club since 1985, Champions Golf Club.
Married Susanne Krause O'Connell, April 4, 1964. Children: William Parnell III, Byron Trent, Jonathan Troy.