Background
Morris, Edward Stanton was born on April 14, 1924 in Oklahoma City. Son of Joe Sterling and Lettie Irene (Stanton) Morris.
Morris, Edward Stanton was born on April 14, 1924 in Oklahoma City. Son of Joe Sterling and Lettie Irene (Stanton) Morris.
Bachelor of Science, University Oklahoma, 1947. Student, Executive Program, Stanford University, 1968.
Vice chairman Pioneer Corporation, Amarillo, Texas, since 1979, also director. President, chief executive officer, director Pioneer Production Corporation, Amarillo, 1974-1983, chairman, chief executive officer, since 1983. Chairman Sharp Drilling Company, Inc., since 1974, International Tool & Supply Company, Inc., since 1976.
Director Amarillo Oil Corporation, Texas Commerce Bank-Amarillo.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Petroleum Institute, Indiana Petroleum Association American, MidContinent Oil and Gas Association, Texas Indiana Producers and Royalty Owners Associations Clubs: Amarillo Country, Amarillo, Midland Petroleum, Garden of Gods.
Married Gladys McGlasson, August 28, 1947. Children– Edward Stanton, Joe M.