John B. O’Connor

Background

O’Connor, John B. was born on December 2, 1897 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of Daniel F. and Mary (Brislan) O’C.

Education

Student of University Georgia, 1917.

Career

Salesman Prairie Oil Corporation, 1920-1923. Sales engineer Socony Vacuum Oil Corporation, 1923-1926. General sales manager Clark Brothers Company, 1926-1935, vice president, 1935-1944, also director

Executive vice president Dresser Industries, Incorporated., 1944-1956.

President, director since 1956, also president, director various divisions. President, director Bovaird & Seyfant Manufacturing Company, Dresser International Incorporated., Dresser Operations, Incorporated., Monitor Public Company.

Chairman of the Board, director Gulberson Corporation, Magnet Cove Barium Corporation. Director Clark Compressor Limited company, Magcobar Mining Limited company, Security Rock Bits, Limited., others

Achievements

• John B. O’Connor has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Petroleum Institute, Nomads. Clubs: Bankers, New York Athletic (New York City).

Connections

Married Sansa Carey, September 20, 1920. Children: Carey Brislan, Sansa Rita.

Father:

Daniel F. O’C.

Mother:

Mary (Brislan) O’C.

Spouse:

Sansa Carey

child:

Sansa Rita O’Connor

child:

Carey Brislan O’Connor