Background
Holmer, Edwin Carl was born on February 4, 1921 in Oyster Bay, New York, United States. Son of Edwin Carl and Agnes (Anderson) Holmer.
petrochemical company executive
Holmer, Edwin Carl was born on February 4, 1921 in Oyster Bay, New York, United States. Son of Edwin Carl and Agnes (Anderson) Holmer.
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1942.
Chemical engineer, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Linden, 1942-1945;
various engineering positions, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Linden, 1945-1956;
assistant director chemical research, Standard Oil Development Company, 1956-1959;
manager production division, Jersey Production Research Company, Tulsa, 1959-1961;
president, Jersey Production Research Company, Tulsa, 1961-1964;
president, Exxon Production Research Company, Houston, 1964-1966;
senior vice president, Exxon Chemical Company. New York City, 1966-1968;
director, Exxon Chemical Company. New York City, 1966-1968;
executive vice president, Exxon Chemical Company.
New York City, 1968-1974;
vice president, Exxon Corporation, 1968-1986;
executive vice president, Esso Middle East, New York City, 1974-1976;
president, Exxon Chemical Company, Darien, Connecticut, 1976-1986. Chairman, Board Of Directors National Starch & Chemical Corporation, Bridgewater, New Jersey, 1983-1987, 1988-1991. Board directors Marine Spill Response Corporation.
Member Society Chemical Industry (executive committee 1980-1981, honorary treasurer 1981-1982, honorary secretary 1982-1983, vice chairman 1983-1984, chairman 1984-1985, International award Canada section 1985, chemical industry medal 1987), Chemical Manufacturers Association (director 1981-1982, vice chairman 1982-1983, chairman executive committee 1983-1984, chairman board 1984-1985), International Executive Service Corporation (council 1982-1983, board directors 1983-1986), Tau Beta Pi Clubs: Country of Darien.