Brian E. O'Neill to Retire; Cuba Wadlington Jr. to Lead Williams' Gas Pipeline Unit.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 1999-- Brian E. O'Neill, president and chief executive officer of the Williams (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :WMB WMB Waste Management Board WMB Write Me Back WMB Wheaton Municipal Band (Wheaton, IL) WMB Waukegan Municipal Band (Waukegan, IL) WMB Websphere Message Broker ) gas pipeline unit -- which grew under his leadership to what is presently the largest in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. -- today announced his intention to retire effective Jan. 1, 2000. Keith E. Bailey, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Williams, said Cuba Wadlington Jr. has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of the gas pipeline division effective today. Wadlington will become president and chief executive officer of the gas pipeline group upon O'Neill's retirement, reporting to Bailey. Wadlington, 55, until today has been senior vice president and general manager of Williams Gas Pipeline - Transco. A successor to Wadlington is expected to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. soon. "Brian has been a valuable member of the Williams senior management team since joining us in 1988," Bailey said. "His background in the natural gas pipeline industry and his leadership during his tenure with Williams has enabled us to become a preferred provider of natural gas transportation and storage services. We wish him the best in his upcoming retirement." O'Neill, 63, was named to his current position in 1993 after having served as president of Williams Gas Pipeline - Central. Prior to joining Williams, he was president of the pipeline and marketing divisions of the former Transco Energy Company. O'Neill is a former chairman of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and has been active on the boards of various industry and community organizations. "Cuba has demonstrated great leadership qualities, especially in the areas of developing new business opportunities and strong operating performance," Bailey said of Wadlington. "These are increasingly critical elements to our ongoing success in this industry." Wadlington joined Williams in 1979 as director of regulatory affairs for Williams Gas Pipeline - West. He has served as senior vice president and general manager of Williams Western Pipeline Company and led the development and construction of the Kern River system, which is the largest natural gas pipeline project completed in the United States in more than 15 years. He graduated from Washington University with a bachelor's degree in accounting and economics and from St. Louis University with an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration in finance. Wadlington served in the United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps (USMC) Separate military service within the U.S. Department of the Navy (see U.S. Navy), charged with providing marine troops for seizure and defense of advanced bases and with conducting operations on land and in the air in connection with . He serves on the board of trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. and the executive committee of the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and served as the 1998 campaign chairman for that entity. He is a board member of the Southern Gas Association, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Theater Under the Stars, Society for the Performing Arts, Sam Houston Area Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training , Up With People, Inroads/Houston, Inc. and Sterling Bancshares. Williams, through its subsidiaries, provides a full range of traditional and leading-edge energy and communications services. Williams information is available at http://www.williams.com |
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