Background
Downing, Gene Louis was born on August 19, 1944 in Liberal, Kansas, United States. Son of Willard Alvin and Helen Elizabeth (Patterson) Downing.
Downing, Gene Louis was born on August 19, 1944 in Liberal, Kansas, United States. Son of Willard Alvin and Helen Elizabeth (Patterson) Downing.
Tank builder Oneill Tank Company, Liberal, 1964—1969. Branch manager Shaffer Tool Works, 1969—1970, Rector Well Equipment, Liberal, 1970—1971, district manager Oklahoma City, 1971—1980. President Downing Wellhead Equipment, since 1980.
Trouble shooter, wellhead instructor Rector Well Equipment, Fort Worth, 1974-1980. Wellhead instructor, Petex University of Texas, Kilgore/Odessa, 1975-1980.
Member of Petroleum Institute.
Married Joann Kay Kilgore, July 19, 1964. Children: Shelley Marie, Gina Kay, Stacey Michelle.