Background
Bates, John Loren was born on December 24, 1898 in Beeville, Texas, United States. Son of Mack Warren and Myra (Wilder) Bates.
Bates, John Loren was born on December 24, 1898 in Beeville, Texas, United States. Son of Mack Warren and Myra (Wilder) Bates.
Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1917. Doctor of Laws, University Corpus Christi, 1958.
With, Center Power & Light Company, from 1923; manager, Center Power & Light Company, McAllen and Mission, Texas distribution engineer, assistant district manager, district manager, Center Power & Light Company, San Benito vice president, division manager, Center Power & Light Company, Victoria, Texas vice president, Center Power & Light Company, 1923-1954; general manager, Center Power & Light Company, from 1940; then chairman, Center Power & Light Company. Director numerous corporations.
Member Navy League United States, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, others M C.
Married Alline Ellison, June 12, 1929.