Background
Chaney, James Byron was born on July 22, 1926 in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States. Son of Adrian Byron and Ruth (Jolly) Chaney.
petroleum services company executive
Chaney, James Byron was born on July 22, 1926 in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States. Son of Adrian Byron and Ruth (Jolly) Chaney.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Missouri School Mines and Metallurgy, 1948. Master of Science in Mining Engineering, Missouri School Mines and Metallurgy, 1949. Engineer of Mines, University Missouri-Rolla, 1983.
Manager domestic production operations Baroid division Netherlands Industries, Inc., Houston, 1970-1973, plant manager Titanium Pigments division Sayreville, New Jersey, 1973-1974, general manager Netherlands Magnesium division Salt Lake, 1974-1980, president Netherlands McCullough division Houston, 1980-1983, assistant to group president Information Services Group, 1983-1984.
Member American Institute of Mining, International Magnesium Association (director 1975-1980), Utah Mining Association (director 1979-1980) Clubs: Houston. Lodges: Masons.
Married Betty Lea Swinea, August 22, 1948. 1 son, William Byron.