Ferazzi appointed Williams senior vice-president | Oil & Gas Journal

Frank J. Ferazzi has been named senior vice-president overseeing the Atlantic-Gulf operating area of Williams Cos. Inc.

He has been vice-president and general manager, eastern interstates.

Ferazzi succeeds Rory Miller, who is retiring.

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