Background
Steward, H. Leighton was born on December 1, 1934 in Fairfield, Texas, United States. Son of Hugh Birt and Lucille (Riley) Steward.
Steward, H. Leighton was born on December 1, 1934 in Fairfield, Texas, United States. Son of Hugh Birt and Lucille (Riley) Steward.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Southern Methodist University, 1958. Master of Science in Geology, Southern Methodist University, 1960.
Chief exploration operations, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1977-1979; vice president energy and minerals, Burlington Northern Inc., Billings, Montana, 1979-1981; executive vice president, chief operations office, Kilroy Company of Texas, Houston, 1981-1982; senior vice president, then executive vice president, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1982-1984; president, chief operating officer, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1984-1988; chairman Chief Executive Officer, Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, New Orleans, since 1989. Chairman LL&E Petroleum Marketing Inc., LL&E Pipeline Corporation, LL&E (United Kingdom) Inc.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1959-1962. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, American Petroleum Institute (board directors 1985-1986), Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association Clubs: New Orleans Country Club. New Orleans Petroleum.
Married Lynda Brady, June 6, 1959. Children; Leighton Brady, Blake Worth.