Background
Gilliland, John Austin was born on December 3, 1926 in Whittier, California, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Ruby Marie (Heimerman) Gilliland.
Gilliland, John Austin was born on December 3, 1926 in Whittier, California, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Ruby Marie (Heimerman) Gilliland.
Bachelor, University California, Berkeley, 1953.
District petroleum engineer Pacific Western Oil Corp, Los Angeles, 1953—1956. Vice president Gilliland Oil & Land Company, Inc., Santa Maria, 1957—1977, president, 1977—1978, general partner, since 1977. Director Lake Marie Land & Investment Company, Santa Maria, California, Lake Marie Water Company, Inc.
Executive vice president Lake Marie Land & Investment Company, 1960—1965. President GILXCO, Bakersfield, since 1975, Lake Marie Land & Investment Company, Santa Maria, since 1977. Vice president DownHole Services, Inc., Bakersfield, 1978—1981.
General partner Three Jays, 1978. To lieutenant United States Maritime Service, 1945-1948.
Active Young Men’s Christian Association. Board director Boys Club American. Member of Jonathan Club, Indiana Producers Association American, American Association Petroleum Geologists, Petroleum Production Pioneers (chairman 1975), Petroleum Club of Santa Maria (president 1972-1974), California Indiana Producers Association (vice president 1977-1981, director), Santa Maria Club 1976-1978, Rotary (president 1971-1972), Toastmasters (v.p.1970).
Married Rebecca Borquez, June 29, 1980. Children: Jan A., John D., Hugo, Roberto.