Background
Bankston, Gene Clifton was born on August 22, 1924 in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Charles Clifton and Olus (Ritter) Bankston.
Bankston, Gene Clifton was born on August 22, 1924 in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Charles Clifton and Olus (Ritter) Bankston.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1949.
With, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1949-1980; regional exploration and production vice president, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1966-1972; head office production, vice president, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1972-1980; president, director, Moran Energy Inc., Houston, 1980-1984; executive vice president, director, Kaneb Services, Inc., Houston, 1984-1986; president, Kaneb Energy Company, Houston, 1984-1986; oil and gas consultant, Kaneb Energy Company, Houston, since 1986.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Society Petroleum Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (past director) Clubs: Lakeside Country.
Married Jo Earle Roberts, August 2, 1943. Children: Ronald, Karen.