William Ferree

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Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States

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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
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  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
  Associated with William Ferree