Background
Henderson, Edward Neil was born on December 10, 1920 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of J. V. and Maude (McNair) Henderson.
Henderson, Edward Neil was born on December 10, 1920 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of J. V. and Maude (McNair) Henderson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 1943. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Mgmt, Auburn University, 1947.
Junior engineer Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company, Shreveport, 1947-1948, engineer general engineering department, 1948-1952, assistant superintendent natural gas division, 1952-1953, special assignment operations, 1953, acting chief engineer, 1953-1957, vice president, chief engineer, from 1957. Now executive vice president. Vice president, director Arla Air Conditioning, since 1957.
President, director Arkansas Cement Corporation, since 1958. Director Arkansas Exploration Company, Arkansas Louisiana Finance Corporation, Arkla Chemical Corporation, Arkla Industries Inc.
President, board member English Speaking Union. Co-chairman United Fund campaign. Chairman industrial division United Fund.
Member City Charter Study Task Force, Task Force on Planning and Zoning. Board directors Lyric Ball, Parents League, Shreveport Opera. Member; Metropolitan Planning Commission Mayor's Advisory Fiscal Policy Committee.
Board directors, executive vice president Shreveport Symphony. President Shreveport Opera. Served with C.E. United States Army, World World War World War II.
Member American Gas Association, Indiana Petroleum Association American, Air Force Association, American Legion, Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Southern Gas Association Chamber of C. (government affairs committee) Clubs: Shreveport Country (director, treasurer), Shreveport, Cotillion (director, president), Ambassadors (director), Pierremont Oaks Tennis, Racket, Rotary.
Married Virginia Estelle Whatley, April 3, 1948. Children– Robert E., Bruce C.