In addition to being a top 10 producer of natural gas, one of the nation's largest gatherers and processors, and a transporter of roughly 12% of the natural gas consumed in America every day, Williams is a widely-recognized champion of communities. Last summer, the Tulsa, Okla.-based company was one of a few select organizations honored by United Way for its giving and volunteering efforts to improve lives and communities. For Williams' continued contributions, United Way recently presented the company with a United Way Summit award for Community Investment.
"In these challenging economic times, it's more important than ever to have committed partners like Williams," said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way. "United Way is proud to recognize Williams and its generous employees for all they do to strengthen communities."
In 2008, Williams' company-wide employee campaign contributions, along with the company's match, totaled $5.13 million for United Way. The integrated natural gas company has given more than $1 million annually to the Tulsa area United Way for the past 18 years. More than 4,000 employees and 437 retirees have contributed to United Way, with more than 200 participating in campaign leadership roles. Company board members also participate in the campaign, and have contributed more than $200,000.
"Williams' legacy of supporting United Way is deeply embedded in our culture," said Steve Malcolm, chairman, president, and CEO of Williams. "It's an honor to be recognized for work which our employees do so generously year after year."
Part of Williams' success can be attributed to numerous creative community fundraisers: cookie breaks, poker runs, karaoke events, fishing contests for kids, car shows, Wii tournaments, movie events, and Tulsa's annual dodgeball tournament in which the company's senior leaders participate.
To further support communities, more than 2,000 Williams employees participated in Day of Caring activities companywide, volunteering at more than 100 United Way facilities and United Way community partners across the country.
To top it off, many executive officers and employees sit on nonprofit boards. Three senior leaders sit on local United Way boards, and more than 20 employees serve as members of allocation/giving panels for local United Ways.
Williams and its subsidiaries focus operations in the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, the Gulf Coast, and the Eastern Seaboard.
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