Background
Gehr, James Benjamin was born on November 27, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Stanley Benjamin and Frieda Katherine (Haigis) Gehr.
Gehr, James Benjamin was born on November 27, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana, United States. Son of Stanley Benjamin and Frieda Katherine (Haigis) Gehr.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Purdue University, 1953.
Field engineer Schlumberger Well Services, Mount Vernon, Illinois, 1957—1962, district manager Fairmont, West Virginia, 1962—1968, assistant to regional manager Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1968—1970. Vice president Allegheny Land & Mineral (now Alamco, Inc.), Clarksburg, 1970—1976. President Alamco, Inc., from 1976.
Director Allegheny L & M Company, Clarksburg, West Virginia. Chairman West Virginia Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Charleston, from 1973. To lieutenant United States Navy, 1953-1957.
Volunteer Central West Virginia Council Boy Scouts American, from 1964. Member of Indiana Oil and Gas Association (president 1972-1974), Society Petroleum Engineers (chairman 1963-1965, Organizer Service award 1968), Clarksburg Chamber of Commerce, Phi Epsilon Tau.
Married Marion Virginia Rogers, June 13, 1953. Children: Todd William B., Kimera Anne.