Background
Gendron, John Wilbrod was born on July 30, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ulric Joseph and Louise M. (Nash) Gendron.
Gendron, John Wilbrod was born on July 30, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ulric Joseph and Louise M. (Nash) Gendron.
Bachelor of Arts, University Oregon, 1940. Postgraduate, U. San Francisco Law School, 1946-1948, Georgetown University Law School.
With Tidewater Oil Corporation, 1946-1959, assistant general manager Eastern division, New York City, 1958-1959. General manager transportation and supply Richfield Oil Corporation (merger Atlantic Refining Company and Richfield into Atlantic Richfield Company 1966), Los Angeles, 1959-1962, vice president, general manager manufacturing and transportation, 1962-1966, senior vice president public affairs, 1966-1984, also director Board of directors American Heart Association. Board of Governors Arthritis Foundation.
Board directors, chairman allocations committee University of Southern California Building Funds.
Served to lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member Western Oil and Gas Association (president), Petroleum. Clubs: California (Los Angeles).
Married Mary Sullivan, March 5, 1946. Children: John Michael, Robert Patrick, David Andrew.