Background
Hord, John Alan was born on February 21, 1917 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Alan and Mary Ethyl (Robinson) Hord.
Hord, John Alan was born on February 21, 1917 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Alan and Mary Ethyl (Robinson) Hord.
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1940. Postgraduate, University Oklahoma, 1941.
Field geologist, engineer Gulf Oil Corporation, Midland, Texas, 1941-1946, assistant division geologist Fort Worth, 1946-1953, division chief geologist, 1953-1957, district manager Wichita Falls, 1957-1960, division general manager exploration Midland, 1960-1979. Advisor, consultant American Quasar Petroleum Company, 1979-1985. Consultant geological engineer J.A. Hord, since 1985.
Member Petroleum Delaware to China, 1980. Consultant in field.
Member advisory board Salvation Army, Midland, 1962-1986. Member executive board, advisory board Boy Scouts American, Midland, since 1965. Chairman Parks and Recreation Board, Midland, 1968-1971.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, National Society Professional Engineers, Texas Society Professional Engineers (life), Society Indiana Professional Earth Scientists.
Married Ruth Waldrop, September 9, 1939. Children: Jan Elaine, Melinda Ann, Thomas Alan World War II.