Background
Mackin, Bernard John was born on September 5, 1917 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of James Stephen and Martha (Dettmann) Mackin.
natural resource company executive
Mackin, Bernard John was born on September 5, 1917 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of James Stephen and Martha (Dettmann) Mackin.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas. Also Bachelor of Laws.
Associate firm, Baker & Botts, Houston, 1946-1952; member firm, Baker & Botts, 1952-1979; senior member, Baker & Botts, 1979; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Zapata Corporation, Houston, 1979-1982; chairman, Zapata Corporation, Houston, 1982-1986. Director Tenneco Inc., Houston, Houston National Bank.
Served to major, infantry United States Army, 1941-1946. Member International Bar Association, American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, various business and trade associations Clubs: Houston Country (Houston), Tejas (Houston), Remada (Houston). Recess (New York City).
Married Elizabeth Storie, July 12, 1946.