Background
Hobbs, Estel Milton was born on May 21, 1937 in Louisville. Son of Estel G. and Lillian M. (Brutscher) Hobbs.
Hobbs, Estel Milton was born on May 21, 1937 in Louisville. Son of Estel G. and Lillian M. (Brutscher) Hobbs.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Kentucky University, 1959. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1963. Postgraduate, Marshall University, 1974.
Research chemist Texaco Inc., Port Arthur, Texas, 1965-1968, Ashland (Kentucky) Petroleum Company division of Asland Oil Inc., 1968-1970, research group leader, 1970-1973, manager department Research and Development, 1973-1981, director autuomotive and product application laboratories, since 1981. Member chemistry advisory committee Marshall University.
Vice president Belhaven Civic League, Russell, Ky, 1973. Elder, director, chairman 1st Christian Church. Secretary United Ashland Ministries, Ashland, Kentucky Captain Ordnance Corps United States Army, 1962-1965.
Member National Management Association, American Chemical Society, American Petroleum Institute, Industrial Research Institute, Association Research Directors, Society Automotive Engineers, Kentucky Academy of Sciences (board directors since 1988), Coordinator Research Council (board directors since 1987), Tri-State Catalyst Club, Ashland Oil Forum, Tranquilan Swim Club, Rotary (Ashland chapter).
Married Norma Lee Smith, August 29, 1959. Children: Tracy Leigh, Todd Milton.