Background
Chalker, Durwood was born on August 22, 1923 in Breckenridge, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Nathaniel and Leona Blanche (Cook) Chalker.
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Durwood Chalker
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineer, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1950. Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1978.
Career
With W. Texas Utilities Company, Abilene, 1950-1979, president, 1975-1979, chief executive officer, 1976-1979. Chairman board, chief executive officer Center Power and Light Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1979-1980, Center and South West Corporation, Dallas, since 1980, Center and South West Services, Inc., Dallas, since 1980. Second vice president Abilene Industrial Foundation, 1979-1980.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Hendrick Medical Center Foundation, Abilene, 1975-1979, West Texas Rehabilitation Center, from 1976, Abilene Young Men’s Christian Association, 1978-1979. Director executive development council Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University College Business Administration, 1980-1981. Chairman big gifts division United Way Metropolitan Dallas, 1982.
Member Dallas County advisory board Salvation Army, 1981. Active Circle 10 sustaining membership enrollment Boy Scouts American, 1981. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, 50-52.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (past president West Texas section), Edison Electric Institute (advisory committee 1980-1981, policy committee on governmental affairs 1981-1982), National Society Professional Engineers, Texas Society Professional Engineers (past president Abilene chapter, Engineer of Year award Abilene chapter 1976), Abilene Chamber of Commerce (chairman industrial manufacturing committee 1978-1979), Dallas Chamber of C. (director 1981-1982) Clubs: City (Dallas), Northwood (Dallas).
Connections
Married Vada Ray McAdams, December 22, 1953. Children: Daniel Joseph, David James, Jason Paul.
Awards
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Named Texas Business Executive of Year Texas Business Executive magazine-Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University College Business Administration, 1980.Named Texas Business Executive of Year Texas Business Executive magazine-Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University College Business Administration, 1980.