Background
Lummis, William R. was born on February 20, 1929 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Frederick Rice and Annette (Gano) Lummis.
Lummis, William R. was born on February 20, 1929 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Frederick Rice and Annette (Gano) Lummis.
Bachelor, University Tex-Austin, 1951. Bachelor of Laws, University Tex-Austin, 1953.
Partner Andrews & Kurth, Houston, 1953-1976. Chairman Summa Corporation, Las Vegas, Nevada, since 1976, chief executive officer, 1976-1990. Director Nevada Power Company administrator Estate of Howard Hughes, Las Vegas, since 1976.
Past chairman board directors Hughes Helicopters Inc., Hughes Airwest. Past board directors Texas American Bancshares, Inc., Texas American Bank/Galleria, Houston and Republic Airlines, Inc.
Trustee Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, since 1984. Fellow American College Probate Counsel. Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association.
Married Frances Bradley, January 31, 1951. Children– Frederick, Palmer Bradley, William R., Ransom Clark.