Background
Goodwyn, James Turner was born on June 10, 1928 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Son of James Turner and Maurene (Fort) Goodwyn.
geologist oil company executive
Goodwyn, James Turner was born on June 10, 1928 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Son of James Turner and Maurene (Fort) Goodwyn.
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1949; Master of Science in Geology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1951.
Geophysicist, Stanolind Oil & Gas, Houston, 1949-1950; exploration manager, L.J. Neuman Company, Houston, 1951-1953; partner, Smith & Goodwyn, Houston, 1953-1965; district geologist, then vice president gulf coast division, then vice president exploration planning, Pennzoil Company, Houston, 1965-1979; vice president western division, Pennzoil Company, Houston, 1979-1985; president, Challenger Minerals Inc., Houston, since 1985.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Society Petroleum Engineers, Houston Geological Society.
Married Elizabeth Irene Lombard, October 30, 1929. Children: James T. III, Thomas W.