William Timmerman
William "Bill" Timmerman | |
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| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1968–2011 |
| Known for | Chairman, President, and CEO of SCANA Corporation (2007–2011) |
William "Bill" Timmerman held the positions of chairman, President, and CEO at SCANA Corporation from March 2007 through November 2011.
Early life and career
In 1968, Timmerman obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting from Duke University. He started his professional journey as a Certified Public Accountant with the firm Arthur Andersen.
Timmerman became part of SCANA in 1978, initially serving as senior vice president of finance and administration for Carolina Energies, which eventually merged with South Carolina Electric & Gas Company to create SCANA Corporation. He progressed through various leadership roles including vice president of finance and chief financial officer in 1983, followed by senior vice president and executive vice president. After joining SCANA's board in 1991, he was appointed president in 1995 and then chief operating officer in 1996. From March 1997 until his retirement in November 2011, he simultaneously fulfilled the duties of chairman, president, and CEO.