Background
Blocker, John Rufus was born on November 30, 1922 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of William Bartlett and Lela (Barker) Blocker.
Blocker, John Rufus was born on November 30, 1922 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of William Bartlett and Lela (Barker) Blocker.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical. University.
President Dresser Atlad division Dresser Industries, Houston, 1967-1969, president Petroleum and Mineral Group, 1969-1975, senior vice president office of President, 1975-1976. Vice president market development Dresser Atlad Division Dresser Industries, 1976-1977. President Choya Drilling Company, Houston, 1977-1978.
President, chief executive officer, chairman board Blocker Energy Corporation, 1978-1999. Director InterFirst Bank of Houston, N.A.
Board directors Junior Achievement Southeast Texas, Inc., 1971-1976. Member campaign committee Grand Opera Association, Houston, 1974. Member planning board Management Development Center of University Houston, 1972-1975.
Vice chairman board regents Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, since 1983. Second lieutenant infantry Army of the United States, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Houston Chamber of Commerce C. International Bus Council, International Association Contract Drillers (director), Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute Clubs: Nomads International (Houston).
Married Peggy Belcher (divorced). Children: John Rufus, William B., George L., Bennett L., Peggy L. Blocker Schuette. Married Vivian Jeanne Rossler, January 13, 1972.