James Barton Taylor

Background

Taylor, James Barton was born on April 12, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James B. and Jean Taylor.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, U. Redlands, 1961; Master of Science in Geology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1963.

Career

Geologist in Alaska, California and South America,, Texaco, 1963-1968; various positions, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, 1968-1990; vice president Colombian operations, Occidental Petroleum Corporation vice president L.Am. operations, Occidental Petroleum Corporation executive vice president Eastern Hemisphere operations chief operating officer, executive vice president, Canada Occidental Petroleum Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, since 1990.

Achievements

• James Barton Taylor has been listed as a noteworthy Petroleum company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Alberta regional county Nature Conservancy Canada, Calgary, 1992-1993. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Nature Conservancy United States of America.

Interests

• Avocations: karate, shooting.

Connections

Married Sarah Williams Taylor. Children: Dale, Karen.

Father:

James B.

Mother:

Jean Taylor

Spouse:

Sarah Williams Taylor

child:

Dale Taylor

child:

Karen Taylor