William P. Sommers
William P. Sommers | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 22, 1933 |
| Died | January 7, 2007 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Spouse | Josie Sommers |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Booz Allen Hamilton Iameter SRI International |
William Paul "Bill" Sommers (July 22, 1933 – January 7, 2007) was an engineer and business executive of several companies, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Iameter, and SRI International.[1]
Education[edit]
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[edit]
Sommers worked at Booz Allen Hamilton for 29 years. He was then executive vice president of Iameter, 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[edit]
- ^ "WILLIAM SOMMERS (1933-2007)", Social Security Death Index
- ^ Kalte, Pamela M.; Nemeh, Katherine H.; Schusterbauer, Noah (2005). American Men & Women of Science: A Biographical Directory of Today's Leaders in Physical, Biological, and Related Sciences. Thomson Gale. ISBN 9780787673987.
- ^ a b "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.