Background

Banks, Billy Wayne was born on January 18, 1928 in Howe, Texas, United States. Son of John Thomas and Virginia (Pirtle) Banks.

Education

Student in Business Administration, Southern Methodist University, 1952.

Career

Assistant division controller Dresser Industries Inc., Dallas, 1952-1963. Controller Lone Star Boat Company, Plano, Texas, 1963-1965. Controller, treasurer Texas Aluminum Company, Rockwell, 1965-1973.

Senior vice president Gearhart Industries, Inc., Fort Worth, 1973-1999.

Achievements

• Billy Wayne Banks has been listed as a noteworthy oil field service company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Clubs: Petroleum (Fort Worth).

Connections

Married Ruby Jean Young, November 3, 1946. Robert M., Richard A., Paul G.

Father:

John Thomas Banks

Mother:

Virginia (Pirtle) Banks

Spouse:

Ruby Jean Young