William Ferree

William Ferree

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    So many stories--never before one as big as the climate story.

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      1962 - 1966
      BS Mechanical Engineeering

      Completed bachelors degree program in mechanical engineering. Found more advanced courses in heat transfer, fluid flow and jet engines of most interest. Did independent study project on emissions profile of stratified charge internal combustion engine. Limited spare time beyond engineering studies taken up by Navy ROTC required courses.

    • Boston University

      -
      Business Administration and Management, General

      Continuation of work toward MBA

  • Experience

    • Delta Air Lines

      Nov 1972 - Sept 2003
      Pilot

      Retired as Captain B-777 Type rated on DC-9, B-757 and B767. Check Airman B-767, Elected representative, Air Lines Pilots Assn.

    • A Third Place

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Owner-manager

      All management functions of a full-service (250-seat) restaurant-bar.

    • City of Eustis, FL

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
      Commissioner

      The legislative board for the City of Eustis, FL

    • WattNext, Incorporated

      Jun 2009 - Jul 2016
      President

      Primary business was sale and installation of electric car charging stations. Company was very active in promoting EV charging infrastructure in central Florida under the ChargePoint America federal grant program. Also offers single-column-mount WattTree solar array shelter.

    • Bill Ferree

      Jan 2012 - now
      Writer

      "Shot At and Missed...and Florida Goin' Under" (2020) A novel with some grumbling about money and genes--what makes the world go round--set against the coming flood. Half of Florida will go under. Well, maybe only a third, if we hurry ourselves away from fossil fuel. It's a family story with a dusting of spice from the funnier side of recent history.

    • Ferree for Congress

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Candidate

      I was the candidate, responsible for everything.

    • Universal Solar Services, LLC

      Feb 2015 - May 2016
      Energy Specialist

      Developing and presenting solar electricity options for Orlando area businesses and residences.

    • Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
      Tour Conductor

      Conduct trolley tours through Historic Savannah. Getting a better first-hand understanding of the on-the-ground fossil fuel based transportation system.

    • Tradewind Aviation

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
      Pilot

      Charter flights and scheduled service with the Pilatus PC-12 in New England and the Northeast.

    • Lyft

      Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
      Driver

      A great way to see some of the country at ground level, providing rides on beautiful, sometimes snow covered, back roads in Connecticut, and occasionally, rush hour in New York City. A people experience at minimum wage.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Commercial Drivers License

      State of Connecticut
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder

      Issued by RubeLab, Inc on Apr 2008
      RubeLab, IncAssociated with William Ferree