Background
Moffett, James Robert was born on August 16, 1938 in Houma, Louisiana, United States. Son of Robert E. and Mary G. (Pollack) Moffett.
Moffett, James Robert was born on August 16, 1938 in Houma, Louisiana, United States. Son of Robert E. and Mary G. (Pollack) Moffett.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1961. Master of Science, Tulane University, 1963.
Consultant geologist oil and gas industry, New Orleans, 1964-1969; vice president founding partner, McMoRan Exploration Company, New Orleans, 1969-1974; president, chief Executive officer, McMoRan Oil & Gas Company, New Orleans, 1974-1981, 81-85; chairman, chief Executive officer, McMoRan Oil & Gas Company, from 1985; director, McMoRan Oil & Gas Company, New Orleans, from 1974; vice-chairman, Freeport McMoRan Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1981-1985; chairman, chief Executive officer, Freeport McMoRan Incorporated, New York Orleans, since 1985; director, Freeport McMoRan Incorporated, New York Orleans, since 1981.
Member National Petroleum Council, Washington, 1979, Commision on the Future of South, 1986. Board directors Louisiana Energy National PAC, Metairie, Louisiana, 1979, World Trade Center, New Orleans, American Cancer Society Greater New Orleans, Business Task Force Education, Inc. Chairman of the Board Louisiana Council Fiscal Reform.
Chairman business county New Orleans and River Region, 1985-1987. 2nd Lieutenant United States Army, 1961-1968, captain Reserve retired. Member All American Wildcatters, New Orleans Geological Society, Petroleum Club New Orleans, Greater New Orleans Marketing Committee (Executive Committee 1987), Geology Found University Texas (advisory council 1972-1985), Development board University Texas, Louisiana Indiana producers Royalty Owners Association South Louisiana Mid-Contintent Oil Gas Association (Vice-President), Dinner Steering Committee (Disting, Citizen award 1983, 85 Boy Scouts American New Orleans division), Green Wave Club.
Married Louise C. Hohmann, June 5, 1960. Children: Crystal Louise, James R.