Ben Charles Hayton

Background

Hayton, Ben Charles was born on August 22, 1925 in Brenham, Texas, United States. Son of Ben T. and Nora Lee (Loyd) Hayton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 1945.

Career

With Jefferson Chemical Company, 1946-1966, assistant sales manager, until 1966. With Texaco Inc., since 1966, vice president petrochemical department, 1972-1980. President Texaco Chemical Company, Houston, since 1980.

Politics

The concept of a free church in a free state rests not on political theory nor on human documents but on the word of God.

Views

Different kinds of small groups inside the overall Baptist movement should be encouraged to developed, so that both leaders and members of the societies could receive support and challenge in their faith.

Membership

Trustee Houston United Way, 1980-1982. Chairman general annual fund drive Rice University, 1981-1982. Served as ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946.

Member Chemical Manufacturers Association, National Petroleum Refiniers Association, American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers, Texas Chemical Council. Clubs: Houston (Houston), University (Houston). Metropolitan (New York City).

Wee Burn Country.

Connections

Married Joan Dickens, September 21, 1958. 1 son, Loyd Conyers.

Father:

Ben T. Hayton

Mother:

Nora Lee (Loyd) Hayton

Spouse:

Joan Dickens