William Yates President and CEO, featured in ENR Texas and Louisiana: South Central 14 under 40
Once William Gully Yates III joined the family business, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co., he quickly assumed leadership responsibilities, tackling a $450-million resort project within his first year with the company; starting a new, successful business unit; and taking the reins as president at age 30, later assuming the role of CEO of the company, which has $1 billion in annual revenue.
