Frank W. “Billy” Harrison III
Frank W. “Billy” Harrison III of Houston, Texas, is an alumnus of LSU, where he earned a bachelor's degree in geology in 1976 and a master's degree in 1979.
Harrison is the co-founder and co-owner of Houston Energy, L.P. He has more than 29
years of successful petroleum exploration experience in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf
Coast, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. As exploration manager, Harrison oversees all
aspects of oil and gas exploration for Houston Energy. Harrison began his career as
a geologist with Amoco Production Company and later served as Division and Operations
Geologist at Quintana Petroleum Corporation before co-founding Houston Energy, L.P.
with Ron Neal in 1988.
Harrison and his wife, Ann (LSU '76), have a long history of support for the LSU College
of Science and its Department of Geology. Harrison's father, Frank Harrison Jr., has
served on the LSU Foundation Board of Directors for many years.
My LSU Giving Story
What is your favorite memory involving LSU?
My favorite memory is the friends I made.
What makes LSU unique?
LSU has a unique culture of friendliness.
Why did you choose to attend LSU?
I chose to attend LSU because of the great Department of Geology & Geophysics.
Why do you support LSU?
I support LSU to help better educate our students to be productive in society.
If someone asked you why he/she should make a gift to LSU, what would you say?
I would say that it’s an investment in our country’s future.
What is your vision for LSU, and how do you think philanthropy can drive that vision?
My vision is for LSU to become the best university academically and the most affordable.
What motivated you to join the LSU Foundation Board of Directors?
I was motivated to give back to the university both financially and of my time.