Background
Garvin, Clifton Canter was born on December 22, 1921 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Clifton Canter and Esther (Ames) Garvin.
Garvin, Clifton Canter was born on December 22, 1921 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Clifton Canter and Esther (Ames) Garvin.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1943; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1947; Doctor of Commercial Science (honorary), New York University, 1978; Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Stevens Institute Technology, 1982; Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), Georgetown University, 1985.
With, Exxon Corporation, 1947-1985; general manager, vice president, Exxon Company United States of America, Houston, 1960-1964; executive assistant to president and chairman, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1964-1965; president (domestic), Exxon Chemical, 1965; president (worldwide), Exxon Chemical, 1965-1968; director, vice president, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1968; executive vice president, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1968-1972; president, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1972-1975; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1975-1985. Director GaPac Inc., Saudi Aramco.
Vice Chairman of the Board managers Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research. Rector, board visitors Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Served to captain C.E., United States.Army, 1943-1946. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Council on Foreign Relations, Business Council, Conference Board (senior member).
Married Thelma E. Volland, March 15, 1943. Children: James C., Carol Ann, Sandra Louise, Patricia Lynn.