William G. Higgs
William (Bill) Garland Higgs | |
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| Born | 1952 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Mustang Engineering |
| Notable work | Mustang The Story: From Zero to $1 Billion; Culture Code Champions: 7 Steps to Scale & Succeed in Your Business |
William (Bill) Garland Higgs (born 1952) is an American entrepreneur and one of the founders of Mustang Engineering in 1987. Originally from Denver, he spent his formative years in Cleveland, Ohio.
Background
Higgs completed his education at the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1974, graduating with distinction within the top 5% of his cohort. During his time there, he actively participated in soccer, judo, and wrestling, and was a semi-finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship. Following graduation, he dedicated five years to service as a combat engineer and a member of the Rangers.
In 1987, Higgs co-established Mustang Engineering in Houston, Texas, specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction management for offshore oil and gas platforms amid a difficult period for the sector. The firm distinguished itself by being an early adopter of computer-aided design, contrasting with competitors who still depended on manual drafting. Currently part of Wood Group headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, Mustang Engineering has broadened its scope to include pipeline, automation, and nonenergy process sectors. In recognition of their contributions, Higgs and Paul Redmon were honored with the Industry Achievement Award by the Engineering and Construction Contracting Association in 2004. Higgs documented the company’s inception and development in his 2016 publication Mustang the Story.
Community involvement
Higgs's connection with Scouting began at age nine as a Cub Scout in Cleveland, Ohio. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1967, earning three palms, and was later awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA) in 2004. He attributes his business accomplishments to the leadership principles and values instilled through Scouting and acknowledged its importance during his West Point application process.
Personal life
Higgs is married to Ann; together they have two grown children named Greg and Stephanie. He continues to actively support Scouting initiatives.
Published works
- Mustang The Story: From Zero to $1 Billion (Forbes Books, 2020)
- Culture Code Champions: 7 Steps to Scale & Succeed in Your Business (Independent Publisher, 2016)