Background
Ballard, Marshall was born on June 12, 1942 in New Orleans. Son of Marshall Junior and Eleanor (Terhune) Ballard.
Ballard, Marshall was born on June 12, 1942 in New Orleans. Son of Marshall Junior and Eleanor (Terhune) Ballard.
Bachelor in History, University North Carolina, 1964. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1967.
Attorney, Chaffe, McCall, Phillips, Burke, Toler & Sarpy, New Olreans, 1965-1971; attorney, Burke & Ballard, New Olreans, 1971-1977; general counsel, Penrod Drilling Company, Dallas, 1977-1980; manager contract administration, Penrod Drilling Company, 1980-1985; general manager, Penrod Drilling Company, 1985-1988; president, Penrod Drilling Company, 1988-1993; vice president, ENSCO, Dallas, since 1993.
Member United States Coast Guard National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, Washington, since 1988. Member International Association Drilling Contractors (vice president, board directors since 1987), Dallas Petroleum Club.
Married Faye Tatum, November 27, 1965. Children: Elise T., Faye T., Erica C., Marshall IV.