Background
Griffiths, John Brittain was born on March 10, 1937 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Cuthbert Ambrose and Marion Claire (Gudgeon) Griffiths.
Griffiths, John Brittain was born on March 10, 1937 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Cuthbert Ambrose and Marion Claire (Gudgeon) Griffiths.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1958; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1966.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1958; advanced through grades to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1962; resigned, United States Navy, 1964; assistant to chairman, Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, San Jose, California, 1966-1968; consultant, Touche Ross & Company, San Diego, 1968-1970; executive vice president, C.H. Tripp Company, San Diego, 1970-1975; vice president, general manager, Mobex Corporation, Fullerton, California, 1975-1978; division manager, Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Houston, 1978-1982; vice president, group manager, Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Houston, 1982-1986; president, Hydril Company, Houston, since 1986. Advisor Texas Commerce Bank, Houston, since 1987. Board directors JBG Petroleum, Inc., Houston.
City councilman Bunker Hill, Texas, 1982-1984. Trustee United States Naval Academy Foundation, Annapolis, Maryland, since 1987. Member Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association (board directors since 1982), California Society Certified Public Accountant's, National Ocean Industry Association (board directors since 1987).
Clubs: Harvard Business (San Diego) (president 1972-1973). Army-Navy Country (Arlington, Virginia).
Married Donna Lee Truog, July 21, 1961. Children: Christina, Margaret, John Brittain Junior, Kent.