Background
Helms, Jon David was born on January 9, 1935 in Toledo. Son of Ralph Waldo and Dorothy Alice (Sandoz) Helms.
Helms, Jon David was born on January 9, 1935 in Toledo. Son of Ralph Waldo and Dorothy Alice (Sandoz) Helms.
Bachelor Chemical Engineering, Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1957. Master of Business Administration, University Toledo, 1968. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1971.
Various technical positions and project work Sun Oil Corporation, Toledo, Philadelphia, 1957-1969, 71-75. Vice president marketing development and planning Sunmark Industries, Philadelphia, 1975-1977, vice president finance and planning, 1977-1981. Vice president planning Sun Refining & Marketing Company, 1981-1983, vice president planning, systems and external affairs, 1983-1984, vice president chemicals and systems, since 1984.
Board directors Mirmont Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Media, Pennsylvania, 1986-1987, Philadelphia Council Boy Scouts American, since 1984. Chairman board Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, 1987. Council chairman First United Methodist Church, Media, 1987.
Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, National Petroleum Refiners Association (petrochemical committee since 1984), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi (life). Clubs: Union League (Philadelphia).
Married Sharon Elaine Alexander, August 19, 1961. Children: Rebecca, David, Mary Beth, Susan.
