William P. Sommers
For other people named William Sommers, see William Sommers (disambiguation).
| William P. Sommers | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 22, 1933 |
| Died |
January 7, 2007 (aged 73) Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Institutions |
Booz Allen Hamilton Lameter SRI International |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Spouse | Josie Sommers |
William P. "Bill" Sommers (July 22, 1933 – January 7, 2007)[1] was an engineer and business executive of several companies, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lameter, and SRI International.
Education
Sommers held a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science in Engineering, and a Ph.D. in engineering and aeronautical engineering, all from the University of Michigan.[2] Sommers donated a significant amount to his alma mater.[3]
Career
Sommers worked at Booz Allen Hamilton for 29 years. He was then executive vice president of Lameter, a health care cost containment company. From 1993 to 1998, he was the CEO of SRI International.[2] While at SRI International, he focused on cost cutting to bring the organization back to profitability.[4]
References
- ↑ "WILLIAM SOMMERS (1933-2007)", Social Security Death Index
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dr. William P. "Bill" Sommers". San Francisco Chronicle (Legacy.com). 2007-01-10. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
- ↑ "Donor Wall". University of Michigan College of Engineering. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ↑ "SRI International, Inc.". Funding Universe. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
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