Background
Proffitt, Jack Maurice was born on June 27, 1926 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Son of Maurice Winton and Jessie Loretta (Triplett) Proffitt.
Proffitt, Jack Maurice was born on June 27, 1926 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Son of Maurice Winton and Jessie Loretta (Triplett) Proffitt.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1946.
Geophysicist trainee, Geophysical Svc., Inc., Dallas, 1947-1948;
party chief, Geophysical Svc., Inc. (division Texas Instruments), various locations, 1948-1953;
supervisor, Geophysical Svc., Inc. (division Texas Instruments), various locations, 1953-1964;
area manager, Geophysical Svc., Inc.
(division Texas Instruments), Los Angeles and Houston, 1964-1966;
vice president, Geophysical Svc., Inc. (division Texas Instruments), Houston, London, Dallas, 1966-1975;
senior vice president, Geophysical Svc., Inc. (division Texas Instruments), Dallas, 1975-1981;
senior vice president, Grant Geophysical Corporation, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1981-1982;
management consultant, Geophysical Management Superior vena cava syndrome, Sunset, Louisiana, since 1982.
Member International Association Geophysical Contractors (life member, chairman 1979-1980), Society Exploration Geophysicists (life member), Sertoma Club Sunset.
Married Alma Marie Samaha, April 17, 1949. Children: Priscilla Ann Proffitt Lane, Stephen John.