Colbert Roland Wilhite

Background

Wilhite, Colbert Roland was born on September 29, 1931 in Mangum, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Clarence Calvin and Margaret (Baker) Wilhite.

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration, University Oklahoma, 1957. Master of Business Administration, University Oklahoma, 1958.

Career

Various positions pipeline department, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma, 1958-1968; manager transportation department, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma, 1968-1972; manager Western Hemisphere planning, Conoco, Inc., Houston, 1972-1973; manager investor relations, Conoco, Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, 1973-1977; vice president external affairs, Conoco, Inc., Houston and Wilmington, Delaware, 1977-1986; vice president state affairs, E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, since 1987.

Achievements

• Colbert Roland Wilhite has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical and oil company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member administrative board Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wilmington, since 1985. Board directors Keep American Beautiful, New York City, Students in Free Enterprise, Bolivar, Missouri. Advisory council State Legislation Leaders Foundation, Council of State Govts.' Corporation Association Group.

With United States Navy, 1951-1955, PTO. Member American Petroleum Institute (chairman general committee state relations 1985-1986), Chemical Manufacturers Association (state affairs committee). Clubs: University (Washington).

Connections

Married Carol Jenkins, March 22, 1958. 1 child, Lisa Gayle.

Father:

Clarence Calvin Wilhite

Mother:

Margaret (Baker) Wilhite

Spouse:

Carol Jenkins

child:

Lisa Gayle Wilhite