Background
DeSpain, Jack D. was born on December 25, 1936 in Altus, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Oscar James and Lois Emeline (Worrell) DeSpain.
DeSpain, Jack D. was born on December 25, 1936 in Altus, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Oscar James and Lois Emeline (Worrell) DeSpain.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, West Texas State University, 1966.
Geologist, explorationist Texaco Company, Midland, Texas, 1966—1971. Regional geologist, explorationist Tenneco Company, Oklahoma City, 1971—1972. Division geologist Southwest Gas Pipeline Company, Dallas, 1972—1974.
Vice president exploration and production Crawford Energy Company, 1974—1976. Independent oil producer, consultant geologist, owner, president Jack DeSpain, Inc., DeSpain Energy Associates, Inc., Piedmont, Oklahoma, since 1976. With United States Army, 1959-1962.
Consultant Mayor pro-tem, councilman, Murphy, Texas, 1972—1976. Member Piedmont Board Education, 1982—1987. Vice-chairman Canada County Republican Party, 1981—1983.
Member of Panhandle Geological Society, North Texas Geological Society, Oklahoma City Geological Society, Dallas Geological Society, West Texas Geological Society, American Association Petroleum Geologists, Moose Lodge (Yukon, Oklahoma), Sertoma Lodge (Oklahoma City), Kiwanis Lodge (Piedmont).
Married Marion Ardena Dena, August 22, 1964. Children: Heather, Clinton.