Background
Taylor, John Richard was born on March 1, 1945 in Tulsa. Son of Ben J. and Betty Lucille (Storm) Taylor.
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John Richard Taylor
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John Richard Taylor, American oil company executive, consultant. Decorated Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with V device and oak leaf clusters, 26 Air medals; named honorary director general Tong-Ni Orphanage and School, Chunchon, Republic of Korea, 1973; awarded Key to Fort Worth, 1985.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies in Political Science, University Nebraska, 1973.
Career
Founder, president The Baron Company Inc., Weatherford, Texas, 1976-1982. President Fire Creek Petroleum, Fort Worth, since 1983. Industry lobbyist Texas Lobsters, Austin, 1978-1981.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Weatherford Texas Airport Commission, 1979-1983. Regional coordinator American Defense Institute, Washington, since 1982. Captain Military Intelligence, United States Army, 1965-1975.
Political activist for POWs in Southeast Asia. Member Society Petroleum Engineers, Live Oak Company Club (president 1977-1981).
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Connections
Married Janel Goldie (divorced October 1983). Children: John Russell, John Dustin.
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Decorated Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with V device and oak leaf clusters, 26 Air medals. Named honorary director general Tong-Ni Orphanage and School, Chunchon, Republic of Korea, 1973. Awarded Key to Fort Worth, 1985.Decorated Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with V device and oak leaf clusters, 26 Air medals. Named honorary director general Tong-Ni Orphanage and School, Chunchon, Republic of Korea, 1973. Awarded Key to Fort Worth, 1985.