Background
Upham,, Chester Robert was born on May 19, 1925 in Mineral Wells, Texas, United States.
Upham,, Chester Robert was born on May 19, 1925 in Mineral Wells, Texas, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Texas, 1945.
Vice president Upham Gas Company, Mineral Wells, 1947-1956, managing co-owner. Vipe, director Loveland Skiing Corporation, Georgetown, Colorado, 1956-1972. Chairman board directors, president Clear Creek Skiing Corporation, Denver.
Director City National Bank, Mineral Wells.
President Palo Pinto Area Foundation, Mineral Wells, 1961-1980. State finance chairman Texas Republican Party, 1970-1971, member state executive committee, 1964-1970, state chairman, 1979-1983. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member Texas Indiana Producers and Royalty Association American (president 1977-1979), Indiana Petroleum Association American (executive committee), North Texas Oil and Gas Association, West Central Oil and Gas Association, Phi Gamma Delta, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Son of chester Robert and Ida Irene (Schafer) University. Married Virginia Frances Lee, December 16, 1946. Children: Barbara, Kathy, Rogbert, Richard (deceased).