James Durwood Pate

Background

Pate, James Durwood was born on December 28, 1946 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James Durwood and Nathalie (Rayl) Pate.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1970; Master of Science in Geological Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1972.

Career

Geological engineer, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1972-1976; independent petroleum geologist,, Oklahoma City, since 1976; president, Geostone Resources, Oklahoma City, since 1983.

Achievements

• James Durwood Pate has been listed as a noteworthy Petroleum geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Oklahoma City Geological Society.

Interests

• Avocations: slow-pitch softball (three national championship softball teams), golf.

Connections

Married Peggy Ann Daniels, August 26, 1967. Children: Jennifer Lynn, James Brett, Lance Cameron.

Father:

James Durwood Pate

Mother:

Nathalie (Rayl) Pate

Spouse:

Peggy Ann Daniels

child:

Jennifer Lynn Pate

child:

James Brett Pate

child:

Lance Cameron Pate