Background
Richardson, Davis Bates was born on December 19, 1929 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Davis Payne and Frances (Bates) Richardson.
Richardson, Davis Bates was born on December 19, 1929 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Davis Payne and Frances (Bates) Richardson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University Arkansas, 1951. Master of Science, University Arkansas, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Arkansas, 1956.
Research chemist, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1958-1964; manager manufacturing operations, Shell Oil Corporation, Wood River, Illinois, 1965-1967; manager product development, Shell Oil Corporation, Wood River, Illinois, 1968-1970; manager manufacturing economics, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1970-1973; manager chemical research, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1974; general manager oil production business centers, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1975-1978; company liaison, Shell Group, London, 1978-1980; vice president corporation planning, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1981-1983; president, Shell Refining & Marketing Company, Houston, 1984-1987; president, Shell Chemical Company, Houston, since 1987.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1951-1953. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association Manufacturers (board directors, Executive Committee), Chemical Manufacturing Association(board directors Executive Committee), American Chemical Society, The Chemical Society, Society Chemical Industry, Petroleum Club.
Married Sue Anne Garber, February 11, 1950 (divorced 1978). Children: Clara Frances, Sue Ellen. Married Norma Jean Eastland, January 20, 1979.