Background
Bates, Buford Blane was born on March 25, 1950 in Russellville, Alabama, United States. Son of Tulon Buford and Lesba Jewell (Townsend) Bates.
Bates, Buford Blane was born on March 25, 1950 in Russellville, Alabama, United States. Son of Tulon Buford and Lesba Jewell (Townsend) Bates.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1972.
Petroleum engineer Texaco, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1972-1978. Senior petroleum engineer Union Texas Petroleum, Houston, 1978-1979. Division reservoir engineer Damson Oil Corporation, 1979-1981.
Manager engineering Phibro Oil and Gas Corporation, 1981-1983. Manager research and evaluations Challenger Minerals Inc., 1983-1988. With Odeco Oil & Gas Company, New Orleans, since 1989.
Board directors Candlelight Hills Civic Association, Spring, Texas, 1981. Member Society Mechanical Engineers, Society Petroleum Engineers.
Married Shirley Sandra Stephens, November 25, 1973. Children: Bradley Stephen, Brittany Alicia.