Background
Hartman, William Vernon was born on August 15, 1922 in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. Son of William Vernon and Rose Marie (Kelce) Hartman.
Hartman, William Vernon was born on August 15, 1922 in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. Son of William Vernon and Rose Marie (Kelce) Hartman.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Missouri School Mines, 1948. Engineer of Mines, Missouri School Mines, 1971.
Engineer Sinclair Coal Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1937-1941. With Raymond Concrete Pile, Honolulu, 1942-1943, Princess Elkorn Coal Company, David, Kentucky, 1948-1949, Paul Weir Company, Chicago, 1949-1950, Sinclair Coal Company, St. Louis, 1950-1955. General superintendent Peabody Coal Company, 1955-1960, vice president overseas, 1960-1967, vice president special projects, 1967-1975, vice president operations, 1975-1977, senior vice president, 1977-1979, executive vice president, 1979-1982.
President, chief executive officer Peabody Development Company, 1983-1985. Executive vice president Peabody Holding Company Inc., retired, 1987. President Mid Continent Barge Lines, Powder River Coal Company, Peabody Terminals.
Chairman board Rail to Water Transfer Corporation. Director Peabody Development Company, Peabody, Australia, Carbontec corporation. President Mined Land Conservation Conference, 1966-1967.
Vice chairman National Coal Policy Conference, 1966-1969. Member Missouri Land Reclamation Commission, 1971-1975.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member National Coal Association (director 1982-1988), St. Louis Club, Port Royal Club, Naples B and T Club, Naples Yacht Club, King Coal Club, Masons.
Married Junko Yamada, May 1965. Children: Linda E., William Vernon, Douglas F., Tami Marie.