At first, William P. Fricks thought “Newport News” was a newspaper. It wasn’t until later – after a business that identified itself as “Newport News” recruited him right out of college ...

On the C-SPAN Networks: William Fricks is a Chairman and CEO for the Newport News Shipbuilding with two videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1998 Statement. The year with ...

Ending a year of speculation, Tenneco Inc. on Tuesday officially named William P. Fricks the next chief executive of Newport News Shipbuilding. Fricks will take over the shipyard Nov. 1 ...