Background
Parriott, James Deforis was born on August 21, 1923 in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of James D. and Bessie (Sadler) Parriott.
consultant oil company executive
Parriott, James Deforis was born on August 21, 1923 in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of James D. and Bessie (Sadler) Parriott.
Student, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1941—1943. Bachelor of Laws, University Colorado, 1949.
Assistant city attorney, Denver, 1950-1951; assistant attorney general, Colorado, 1952-1953; chief counsel, United States Bureau Land Management, Department Interior, 1953; associate solicitor lands and minerals, Bureau Land Management, Department Interior, 1954-1956; attorney, Ohio Oil Corporation, Washington, 1956-1960; attorney, Ohio Oil Corporation, Findlay, Ohio., 1960-1962; manager employee relations, Marathon Oil Corporation, 1962-1969; director public affairs, Marathon Oil Corporation, 1969-1974; director public and government affairs, Marathon Oil Corporation, 1974-1985; senior consultant, Hill and Knowton, Inc., Los Angeles.
Pilot, United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Gamma delta.
Married Marynette Sonneland, August 3, 1946. Children– James Deforis III, Sara Graham.