Background
Dyke, Gene Van was born on November 5, 1926 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold and Ruby (Gibson) Van D. Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1950.
Dyke, Gene Van was born on November 5, 1926 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold and Ruby (Gibson) Van D. Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1950.
Geologist Kerr-McGee, OklahomaCity, 1950. Chief geologist South Dakot Johnson Company, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1950-1951. Independent geologist and oil operator, 1951-1958.
Partner Van Dyke and Mejlaender, Houston, 1958-1962.
Owner, president Van Dyke Oil Corporation (name nowVanco Energy Company), Houston, 1962. Also board directors.
Board director Van DykeNetherlands, Incorporated.
Geologist Kerr-McGee, Oklahoma City, 1950. Chief geologist South Dakota Johnson Company, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1950-1951. Independent geologist, oil operator, 1951-1958.
Partner Van Dyke and Mejlaender, Houston, 1958-1962. Founder, owner, chairman Van Dyke Oil Corporation (now Vanco Energy Company), since 1962, also board director. Board directors Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc.
Member American Petroleum Institute, Indiana Petroleum Association American, American Association Petroleum Geologists. Clubs: Houston, Houston Petroleum, Houstonian, University. Compiler index of geological articles in South Louisiana.
Children:Karen, Scott, Janice, Mary Katherine.