Background
Roorda, John Francis was born on January 16, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Francis and Sadie M. (Daley) Roorda.
Roorda, John Francis was born on January 16, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of John Francis and Sadie M. (Daley) Roorda.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1949.
With, Shell Oil Corporation, 1949-1983; general manager combined oil products/chemical economics department, 1973-1974; vice president planning and economics, 1974-1977; vice president, Shell Development Company, Houston, 1977-1978; vice president corporation planning, Shell Oil Corporation, 1978-1983; president, John Roorda, since 1983. Coordinator Executive Service Corps, Houston, since 1985.
Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Sigma Xi.
Married Elizabeth Mulcahy, July 2, 1949. Children: Elizabeth Roorda Barker, John F., Ann Roorda Hollis.