Background
Gattis, James Ralph was born on January 17, 1944 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Cicero and Mary Ellen (Hollingsworth) Gattis.
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James Ralph Gattis
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James Ralph Gattis, American engineering company executive. Registered professional engineer, Texas. Volunteer campaigner Republican Party, Houston, 1986; speaker Illinois Commerce Commission, Chicago, 1987, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Columbus, 1987. Member Midwest Gas Association (speaker Minneapolis 1987).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1967.
Career
Mechanic and facility engineer, Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1967-1972;
chemical engineer, Shell Oil Corporation Onshore Division, New Orleans, 1972-1973;
senior facilities engineer, Shell Oil Corporation Onshore Division, New Orleans, 1973-1976;
division business coordinator engineer, Shell Oil Corporation Offshore Division, New Orleans, 1976-1977;
division mechanic engineer, Shell Oil Corporation Onshore Division, New Orleans, 1977-1979;
production superintendent, Shell Oil Corporation Offshore Division, New Orleans, 1979-1981;
manager production engineer, Shell Oil Corporation Offshore Division, New Orleans, 1981-1983;
manager natural gas marketing, Shell Oil Corporation Headquarters, Houston, 1983-1984;
manager natural gas planning, Shell Oil Corporation Headquarters, Houston, 1984-1986;
regional manager natural gas marketing, Shell Oil Corporation Headquarters, Houston, since 1987;
president, Transco Gas Management Company, 1987-1988;
senior vice president, Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, 1988-1995;
senior vice president, Paragon Engineering Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1995. Speaker American Gas Association, Arlington, Virginia, 1986, Associated Gas Distbrs., Washington, 1986. Lecturer Institute Gas.
Technology, Chicago, 1987, board of trustees, 1991-1995. Gas researcher, board substitute Institute Indsutry Technology Advisory Committee, 1993-1995. Advisor University Texas College Sciences, 1994-1995.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer campaigner Republican Party, Houston, 1986. Speaker Illinois Commerce Commission, Chicago, 1987, Public Utilities communications of Ohio, Columbus, 1987. Member Midwest Gas Association (speaker Minneapolis 1987).
Interests
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Married Sheila Ann Cox, February 5, 1967. Children: Tory Glen, Jay Paul.
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Political Party
Republican