Harold M. Williams

Harold M. Williams
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair
In office
April 18, 1977  March 1, 1981
PresidentJimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Preceded byRoderick M. Hills
Succeeded byJohn S.R. Shad

Harold Marvin Williams (January 5, 1928 - July 30, 2017) served as chairman of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission between 1977 and 1981. Williams was engaged in extensive public service and support of arts and education.