James Whittenburg Walker

Background

Walker, James Whittenburg was born on November 10, 1935 in Clayton, New Mexico, United States. Son of Basil Eugene and Annie (Whittenburg) Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1958.

Career

Oil and gas editor Amarillo (Texas) Globe News, 1965-1972, assistant to president, 1968-1972. President Eagle Exploration Company, Inc., Amarillo, since 1975, Plains Radio Petroleum Company, Amarillo, since 1984.

Achievements

• James Whittenburg Walker has been listed as a noteworthy oil and gas operator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Amarillo Young Men’s Christian Association, l968. President, campaign manager Amarillo United Way, l970-7l. Member Indiana Petroleum Association American (executive committee l98l-82), Association Petroleum Writers (president l972), Texas Indiana Producers and Royalty Owners Association (area vice president), Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association (president l976-78).

Connections

Married Patricia Roberts, November 28, l959. Children: Frances, Whit, Reid, Patrick.

Father:

Basil Eugene Walker

Mother:

Annie (Whittenburg) Walker

Spouse:

Patricia Roberts

child:

Frances Walker

child:

Whit Walker

child:

Patrick Walker

child:

Reid Walker