Background
Gaucher, Donald Holman was born on August 2, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Son of Leon Phillip and Hattie Lu (Holman) Gaucher.
Public opinion research company executive
Gaucher, Donald Holman was born on August 2, 1931 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. Son of Leon Phillip and Hattie Lu (Holman) Gaucher.
Bachelor, The Rice Institute, Houston, 1953. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, The Rice Institute, Houston, 1954. Graduate, School of Reactor Technology, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1955.
Juris Doctor cum laude, University Houston, 1962.
With Humble Oil and Refining Company, Houston, 1957-1964, Standard Oil (New Jersey), New York City, 1964-1968, Exxon Company United States of America, Houston, 1968-1991. President Gaucher Research Associate, from 1991. Member public opinion task force American Petroleum Institute, Washington, 1986-1991, Chemical Manufacturers Association, Washington, 1991-1996.
Consultant Exxon Chemical Company, Houston, 1991-1997, 2001.
President Museum Southern History, Sugar Land, Texas, 1997-1999. Member American Nuclear Society, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, American Association Public Opinion Research, Texas Bar Association, Kiwanis, Sons of Confederate Veterans (past Commander Albert Sidney Johnston Camp), Military Order of Stars and Bars (past Commander), Sons of the Republic of Texas, Terry's Texas Rangers Association, Knights of Momus, Galveston Artillery Club, Order of Barons, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Jane Peel Heyck, June 15, 1957. Children: Susan Heyck, Beverly Jane.