James Standifer Kone, II

Background

II, James Standifer Kone, was born on June 7, 1912 in Denison, Texas, United States. Son of James Standifer and May Evans Kone.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Austin College, 1933.

Career

Junior staff engineer. Various oil companies, 1933—1938. With Manning Maxwell Moore, Inc., Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1938—1942, 1949—1951.

Marketing agent Malcolm Black & Company, New York City, 1945—1949. Founder James S. Kone & Company, Amarillo, Texas, chairman, since 1951. President Panhandle Plains History Society, 1976—1977.

With United States Navy, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• James Standifer Kone, II has been listed as a noteworthy small businesss owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Gas Processors Suppliers Association (president 1964-1965), Instrument Society America, Westerners, Rotary 1971-1972.

Connections

Married Ruthelma Koller, October 5, 1946. 1 child James S. III.

Father:

James Standifer

Mother:

May Evans Kone

Spouse:

Ruthelma Koller