Background

Gump, Gerald Bowen was born on June 21, 1958 in New Orleans. Son of Gerald Sawyer and Ada (McCaskell) Gump.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1980.

Career

Gas engineer Sun Gas Company, Oklahoma City, 1980-1983. District gas engineer Sun Exploration and Production Company, Midland, Michigan, 1983-1987. Gas marketing representative Oryx Energy Company, Dallas, 1987-1993, manager gas supply and transportation, 1993-1994.

Consultant Muse, Stancil & Company, 1994-1995, Nicol & Associate, Richardson, Texas, 1995-1997, Atlantic Richfield Company Exploration and Production Technology, Plano, since 1997.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Texas.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.

Views

Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts, share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.

Membership

Member American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Natural Gas Society North Texas, North Texas Gas Processors Association, National Eagle Scout Association.

Interests

• Other Interests

  Avocations: stained glass art, soccer.

Connections

Married Mary Kay Klingle, March 14, 1980 (divorced August 1995). Children: Tyler, Lauren.

father:

Gerald Sawyer Gump

mother:

Ada (McCaskell) Gump

spouse:

Mary Kay Klingle

children:

Tyler Gump

Lauren Gump