Background
Henderson, James Brooke was born on February 26, 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Neel and Dorothy (Brooke) Henderson.
Henderson, James Brooke was born on February 26, 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert Neel and Dorothy (Brooke) Henderson.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1949.
With Shell Chemical Company, 1949-1972, general manager industrial chemicals division, 1966-1969, vice president, 1969-1972. With Shell Oil Corporation, 1972-1977, vice president marketing, 1974-1975, vice president oil products, 1975-1977. With Shell International Petroleum Company, Lieutenant, London, 1977-1979, director, 1978-1979.
Executive vice president, director Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1979-1984. President Shell Chemical Company, 1979-1983. Former chairman, board directors American Industrial Health Council, National Legal Center Public Interest.
Former chairman board governors Purdue Foundation. Board directors Aanchor Holdings.
Member National Association of Manufacturers (chairman 1984, director), American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers Clubs: Lakeside Country, River Hills Country, Hound Ears.
Married Joan Yvonne Niksch, February 3, 1948. Children: Janet, Robert.