Background
Harbin, John Pickens was born on July 17, 1917 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Son of Elijah Pickens and Mary Joy (Beale) Harbin.
Harbin, John Pickens was born on July 17, 1917 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Son of Elijah Pickens and Mary Joy (Beale) Harbin.
Student, Trinity University, San Antonio, 1937. Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1939.
Accountant, Carter Oil Corporation, Tulsa, 1939-1940; accountant, Creole Petroleum, Venezuela, 1940-1942, 45-48; controller, Halliburton Company, Duncan, Oklahoma, 1948-1959; vice president finance, Halliburton Company, Duncan and Dallas, 1959-1962; vice president finance and director, Halliburton Company, Dallas, 1962-1967; senior vice president finance, director, Halliburton Company, 1967-1972; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Halliburton Company, 1972-1983; retired. Board directors Lone Star Technologies, Dallas, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, since 1989.
President, trustee Boy Scout Circuit Ten Council Foundation, Dallas, 1967-1996. Elder Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Member American Petroleum Institute (honorary director since 1983), PEtroleum Equipment Suppliers Association (board of directors since 1965, president 1974), Texas Research League (board directors, past chairman 1978-1979), Southwestern Medical Foundation (trustee since 1975), Navy League of the United States, Dallas Petroleum Club (past president and director), Brook Hollow Golf Club, Dallas Country Club (past director), The Brook Club, Beta Alpha Psi.
Married Dorothy Lee Middleton, December 13, 1920. Children: Linda Ann Harbin Robuck.
