Background
Peterkin, George Alexander was born on April 12, 1927 in Baton Rouge. Son of George Alexander and Genevieve (Favrot) Peterkin.
Peterkin, George Alexander was born on April 12, 1927 in Baton Rouge. Son of George Alexander and Genevieve (Favrot) Peterkin.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1948.
With, Dixie Carriers, Inc., Galveston, Texas soliciting freight agent, Dixie Carriers, Incorporated, New York Orleans, Houston, 1949-1950; assistant to president, Dixie Carriers, Inc., Houston, 1953; president, Dixie Carriers, Inc., Houston, 1953-1973; Chairman of the Board, Dixie Carriers, Inc., Houston, since 1973; president, Kirby Industries, Inc., Houston, 1973-1976; president, Kirby Corporation, 1976-1995; Chairman of the Board, Kirby Corporation, since 1995.
Board of directors Texas Medical Center, since 1965, Living Bank, 1968-1986. Trustee Tex.Children's Hospital, since 1964. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member World President Organisation, Chief Executives Organisation, American Bureau Shipping, Houston Country Club, Bayou Club, University Club New York.
Married Nancy Girling, Jan.27, 1965. Children— George Alexander III, Julie, John Thomas, Susan, Lynn.