Harold Roy Penton

Background

Penton, Harold Roy was born on April 17, 1947 in New Orleans. Son of Harold Roy and Heulette Mable Penton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Florida State University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Georgia Institute Technology, 1973.

Career

Senior research chemist, American Enka Company, Asheville, North Carolina, 1973-1974; senior research chemist, Akzo B.V., Arnhem, The Netherlands, 1974-1975; research group leader, American Enka Company, 1974-1977; research chemist, Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1977-1981; senior research chemist, Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1981; Research and Development manager, Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1981-1987; commercial development director, Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1987-1991; director European Research and Development, Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1991-1994; technical director, Albemarle Corporation, Baton Rouge, since 1994. Adjunct Professor U. North Carolina, Asheville, 1975-1977.

Achievements

• Harold Roy Penton has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical company executive, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Industrial Research Institute, Product Development and Management Association.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, classical music, European history.

Connections

Married Cherri Edenfield, December 20, 1969. 1 child, Harold Roy III.

Father:

Harold Roy Penton

Mother:

Heulette Mable Penton

Spouse:

Cherri Edenfield

child:

Harold Roy III Penton