Background
Phillips, John Gurley was born on September 8, 1922 in Camden, Arkansas, United States. Son of John Gurley and Thalia (DuBose) Phillips.
Phillips, John Gurley was born on September 8, 1922 in Camden, Arkansas, United States. Son of John Gurley and Thalia (DuBose) Phillips.
Bachelor of Science, University Arkansas, 1948.
Staff accountant Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, 1948-1951. With Louisiana Land & Exploration Company, 1951-1985, executive vice president, 1962-1967, also board directors, since 1962, president, 1967-1974, chief executive officer, 1972-1984, chairman board, 1974-1985. Board directors Delta Air Lines, Inc., Whitney National Bank, Travelers Corporation.
Member national advisory board Commercial National Bank, Little Rock.
Board directors American Petroleum Institute Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's. Clubs: New Orleans Country, Boston, Pickwick (New Orleans).
Racquet and Tennis (New York City). Wildcat Cliffs Country (Highlands, North Carolina).
Married Evelyn Richards, December 16, 1950. Children: Fran Evelyn, Cherry Thalia.