Background
Damson, Barrie Morton was born on January 29, 1936 in New York City. Son of Harry and Ethel (Brody) Damson.
Oil and gas exploration company executive
Damson, Barrie Morton was born on January 29, 1936 in New York City. Son of Harry and Ethel (Brody) Damson.
AB, Harvard University, 1956. Bachelor of Laws, New York University, 1959.
President, Damson Petroleum Corporation, New York City, 1963-1969;
president, Bronco Oil Corporation, Midland, Texas, 1965-1969;
president, Delta Minerals Inc., Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1967-1969;
president, Chairman of the Board, Damson Oil Corporation, New York City, 1969-1991. President, Chairman of the Board First Crescent Corporation. Chairman Crescent Natural Resources, Inc.
Board directors, chairman nominating committee American Stock Exch., 1981-1991, also Board of Governors, chairman audit committee. Chairman Damson Natural Resources, Inc., 1991, Damson Investment Group, Inc., 1991, European American Oil Corporation, Inc., 1991-1994. Chairman Stagebill, 1993.
Board directors United Gas Holding Corporation, 1993-1997.
Chairman board member New York City Economic Development Corporation, 1992—1996. Director Robert Steel Foundation for Pediatrics Cancer Research, 1995. Board trustees Hospital Special Surgery, 2002.
Member American Business Conference, 1980—1994. Member Dean's Council Harvard School Public Health. Chairman Childrens Blood Foundation.
Member of Bar. Association New York, Harvard Club.
Married Joan Selig, February 29, 1972. Children: Blair, Laura, Bethany.