Background
Laurent, Joseph Scott was born on August 8, 1933 in Louisville. Son of Joseph Scott Laurent and Ruth (Thomas) Casey.
geologist oil industry executive
Laurent, Joseph Scott was born on August 8, 1933 in Louisville. Son of Joseph Scott Laurent and Ruth (Thomas) Casey.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington & Lee University, 1955. Master of Sciences, University Colorado, 1957.
Registered profile geologist. Geologist, Standard of California, 1957-1964. Geologist, district manager Union Texas Petroleum, various locations, 1964-1975.
Vice-president and director Hilliard Oil and Gas, Houston, 1975-1979.
President and chief Executive officer Centura Incorporated., Corpus Christi and Houston, 1979-1981. President and chief Executive officer Laurent Oil and Gas, Houston, 1981-1989.
Explorations manager Preston Oil Corporation, Houston, 1989.
Member of Houston Chief Geologists Association, Onshore Exploration Independants, Lafayette Geological Society, Society Indiana Professional Earth Scientists, American Association Petroleum Geologists.
Married L. Joyce Speck, August 21, 1954 (divorced 1971). Married Carlita Settegast, July 14, 1989. Children: Ann K., Bruce T., Cynthia R.