Background
Harris, David William was born on September 7, 1891 in Machen, Georgia, United States. Son of Nathaniel Edwin and Fannie (Burke) Harris.
consultant petroleum executive
Harris, David William was born on September 7, 1891 in Machen, Georgia, United States. Son of Nathaniel Edwin and Fannie (Burke) Harris.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1912.
Engineer, Denver Gas & Electric Company, 1912-1913; director budget, assistant treasurer, Cities Service Company, 1913-1923; treasurer, Empire Gas & Fuel Company, 1923-1927; vice president, Indiana Ty. Illinois Oil Corporation, 1927-1928; vice president, general manager, Arkansas Natural Gas Corporation (and subsidiary companies) president, Arkansas Natural Gas Corporation (and subsidiary companies), 1944-1945; president, Orange State Oil Corporation, 1939-1945; vice-president, director, Cities Service Defense Corporation, 1941-1945; president, chief Executive officer, Universal Oil Products Company, 1945-1960; chairman, David W. Harris & Associations (consultant), from 1962. Director Harrel Inc.
Member Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (executive committee, past president Louisiana-Arkansas division), American Gas Association (director 1941-1945), Bartlesville (Oklahoma) Chamber of Commerce, Western Society Engineers, Newcomen Society North America, Masons (32d degree, Knights Templar, Shriner), Chicago Club, Glenview Club, Westmoreland Club, McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Chi Phi.
Married Mildred Stoutenborough, July 2, 1914. Children: Walter Alexander, Holton Edwin.