Background
Bissell, John William was born on January 3, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of William C. and Ina (Powers) Bissell.
Bissell, John William was born on January 3, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of William C. and Ina (Powers) Bissell.
Bachelor of Science, Henderson State Teachers College, 1951.
Geophysicist Taylor Exploration Company, Inc., Houston, 1953—1958, manager, 1959—1967. Manager marine operations Petty Geophysical, San Antonio, 1967—1972. Vice president, then executive vice president Dearborn Marine Company, Freeport, 1972—1975.
Vice president, president, Chief Executive Officer Seal Fleet Inc., Galveston, since 1975. With Army of the United States, 1951-1953.
Member of Offshore Marine Service Association (board directors 1977-1987, chairman 1982, 1983), National Ocean Industry Association (board directors 1979-1986, executive committee 1983-1986).
Married Emily J. Wilson, November 6, 1951. Children: John Wilson, Melinda Jo Bissell Wycloff.