Background
Abram, John Charles was born on September 1, 1920 in Des Moines. Son of John C. and Mary (Jones) Abram.
Abram, John Charles was born on September 1, 1920 in Des Moines. Son of John C. and Mary (Jones) Abram.
Associate of Arts, Glendale College, 1940; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1949; postgraduate, University of California, Berkeley, 1949.
With, Pacific Lighting Service Company, 1959-1969; vice president, Pacific Lighting Service Company, 1969-1971; with, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, 1951-1957, 71-85; vice president, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, 1972-1974; senior vice president, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, 1974-1981; vice chairman, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, 1980-1981; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, 1981-1985; chief Executive officer, AEA International Ltd., Los Angeles, since 1985.
Vice chairman California Museum of Science and Industry Foundation, Los Angeles, 1985-1986. Vice chairman Economic Development Corporation Los Angeles County, 1984-1985, Center City Association, 1983-1985. Member International Gas Union, International Energy Economists, The Atlantic Council, United States-Japan Energy Conference, Pacific Coast Gas Association (board directors 1973-1982, chairman 1980-1981), American Gas Association (board directors 1981-1985, Distinguished Service award 1984), Gas Research Institute (board directors 1980-1987, chairman 1981-1983), University of California at Los Angeles Alumni Association, University California at Berkeley Alumni Association, Australian Gas Association, Japan American Society, Asia Society, Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Clubs: The Los Angeles, California.
Oakmont Country (Glendale, California).
Married Dorothy Jean Buettner, December 28, 1946. Children: James Morgan, Susan Diane.