Background
Laborde, Alden James was born on December 18, 1915 in Vinton, Louisiana, United States. Son of Cliffe E. and Hilda (Moreau) Laborde.
Laborde, Alden James was born on December 18, 1915 in Vinton, Louisiana, United States. Son of Cliffe E. and Hilda (Moreau) Laborde.
Student, Louisiana State University, 1934. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1938. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Catholic University America, 1991.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Loyola University, 1996. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Xavier University, 1996.
Engineer,, S.W. Richardson Oil Corporation, 1946-1948; marine superintendent, Kerr McGee Oil Industries, 1948-1952; president, Ocean Drilling & Exploration Company, 1953-1974; Chairman of the Board, chief executive officer, Ocean Drilling & Exploration Company, 1974-1977; offshore oil industry consultant, 1977-1985; Chairman of the Board, chief executive officer, Gulf Island Fabrication Company, since 1985. Chairman All Aboard Development Corporation.
Trustee Catholic University American. Member board liquidation city debt, New Orleans. Member New Orleans Sewage and Water Board.
Board administrators Tulane University, 1975-1985. Served from ensign to Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1938-1946. Member International Association Oilwell Drilling Contractors.
(president 1973), Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association (president 1970-1971), National Petroleum Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Married Margaret Bienuenu, March 11, 1943. Children: Susan, J. Monroe, John P., Stephanie, Jane.