William P. Sommers
| William P. Sommers | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 22, 1933 Detroit, Michigan |
| 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 Paul "Bill" Sommers (July 22, 1933 – January 7, 2007) was an engineer and business executive of several companies, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lameter, and SRI International.[1]
Education
Sommers was born in Detroit in 1933.[2] He 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.[3] Sommers donated a significant amount to his alma mater.[4]
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.[3] While at SRI International, he focused on cost cutting to bring the organization back to profitability.[5]
References
- ↑ "WILLIAM SOMMERS (1933-2007)", Social Security Death Index
- ↑
- 1 2 "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.