John Richard Thomas

Background

Thomas, John Richard was born on August 26, 1921 in Anchorage, Kentucky, United States. Son of John R. and Mildred (Woods) Thomas.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1947.

Career

With, United States Atomic Energy Commission, 1949-1951; research chemist, Chevron Research Company, Richmond, California, 1948-1949; senior research associate, Chevron Research Company, 1951-1960; senior research scientist, Chevron Research Company, 1961-1967; president, also board directors, Chevron Research Company, 1970-1986; vice president petroleum research, Chevron Corporation, 1984-1986; retired, Chevron Corporation, 1986; manager Research and Development, Ortho division Chevron Chemical Company, Richmond, 1967-1968; assistant secretary, Standard Oil Corporation, California, 1968-1970.

Achievements

• John Richard Thomas has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Beatrice Ann Davidson, December 7, 1944. Children: Jonnie Sue Jacobs, Richard G.

Father:

John R. Thomas

Mother:

Mildred (Woods) Thomas

Spouse:

Beatrice Ann Davidson

child:

Jonnie Sue Jacobs Thomas

child:

Richard G. Thomas