William Wesley Bechtel

Background

Bechtel, William Wesley was born on February 12, 1941 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Manring and Winifred (Van Zant) Bechtel.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Oklahoma University, 1963.

Career

Branch sales representative Xerox Corporation, Oklahoma City, 1966-1967, sales manager Dallas, 1967-1969, manager regional marketing, 1969-1971, branch manager Jacksonville, Florida, 1971-1973, Atlanta, 1973-1975. Vice president sales Edwards Baking Company, 1975-1976. Regional manager Exxon Enterprises, 1976-1977.

President Executive Systems Georgia, 1977-1986, Contel Executive, Atlanta, since 1986. Director advisory board Bank South, Marietta, since 1984.

Achievements

• William Wesley Bechtel has been listed as a noteworthy telecommunications company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Army, 1963-1965. Member North America Telecommunications Association (board directors since 1987), Cobb County Chamber of Chamber (board directors since 1984), Georgia Golf Association (chairman advisory committee since 1985). Clubs: Atlanta Country (Marietta) (board directors since 1987).

Interests

• Boating, golf.

Connections

Married Martha L. Dowling, August 19, 1966. Children: Leigh, Allison.

Father:

William Manring Bechtel

Mother:

Winifred (Van Zant) Bechtel

Spouse:

Martha L. Dowling

child:

Allison Bechtel

child:

Leigh Bechtel