Background
Amringe, John Howard Van was born on October 11, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Edwin Verne and Viola (Hail) Van Amringe.
geologist oil industry executive
Amringe, John Howard Van was born on October 11, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Edwin Verne and Viola (Hail) Van Amringe.
Associate of Arts, Pasadena City College, 1954; Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1956; Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1957.
Geologist, Unocal Corporation, Santa Maria, California, 1957-1958; geologist, Unocal Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, California, 1958-1964; geologist, Unocal Corporation, New Orleans, 1964-1966; district geologist, Unocal Corporation, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1966-1968; district exploration manager, Unocal Corporation, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1968-1979; exploration manager western region, Unocal Corporation, Pasadena, California, 1979-1988; vice president exploration, Unocal Corporation, Los Angeles, 1988-1992.
Board directors Pasadena City College Foundation, since 1986, treasurer, 1992-1995. President Pasadena Community Orchestra, 1990-1994. With United States Army, 1949-1952, Korea.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (delegate 1972-1973), Pacific Section of America Association Petroleum Geologists (editor 1961-1963), Lafayette Geological Society (president 1971-1972).
Married Mary Jane Lothras, January 29, 1955. Children: Kathryn Jean Van Amringe Ball, Kenneth Edwin.