Background
Sims, James Nathan was born on January 16, 1918 in Orange, Texas, United States. Son of James Nathan and Nora (Baker) Sims.
Sims, James Nathan was born on January 16, 1918 in Orange, Texas, United States. Son of James Nathan and Nora (Baker) Sims.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, U. Houston, 1940. Geologist, Phillips Petroleum Company, Houston, 1941-1956. Partner Acorn Oil Corporation, Houston, 1956-1964, owner, operator, 1964-1974.
Private practice petroleum geologist, Houston, 1974.
Geologist Phillips Petroleum Company, Houston, 1941—1956. Partner Acorn Oil Corporation, 1956—1964, owner, operator, 1964—1974. Private practice Houston, from 1974.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (certified), Society Indiana Professional Earth Scientists, Houston Geological Society, Houston Association Petroleum Landmen, Pioneer Oil Producers Society.
Married Nelda Fagan, October 24, 1947. Children: Gail Sims Shipley, Howard James.