Background
Parker, Milton Herod was born on August 1, 1927 in Grapeland, Texas, United States. Son of Pinkney Herod and Mattie Ruth (Bridges) Parker.
Oil well drilling company executive
Parker, Milton Herod was born on August 1, 1927 in Grapeland, Texas, United States. Son of Pinkney Herod and Mattie Ruth (Bridges) Parker.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1951. Engineer Aetna Casualty Company, New Orleans, Tulsa, 1951-1956. Safety engineer Williams & Morgan, Tulsa,1956-1960, safety consultant Southwest Safety Company, Tulsa, 1960-1966.
Manager safety Flint Steel Corporation, Tulsa, 1966-1972.
Manager safety, drilling Parker DrillingCo., Tulsa, since 1972.
Engineer Aetna Casualty Company, New Orleans, Tulsa, 1951—1956. Safety engineer Williams & Morgan, Tulsa, 1956—1960. Safety consultant Southwest Safety Company, 1960—1966.
Manager safety Flint Steel Corporation, 1966—1972. Manager safety, drilling Parker Drilling Company, from 1972. Chairman Mayors Safety Committee, Tulsa, 1971—1975.
Committee chairman Tulsa Area Safety Council, 1966—1972. Member committee Tulsa Junior College, 1973—1975. With United States Navy, 1945-1947, PTO.
Served with United States Navy, 1945-1947,Pacific Theater of Operations. Member American Society Safety Engineers (Safety Professional of Year award 1983-1984), Tulsa Chapter of America Society Safety Engineers (president 1965-1966), International Association Drilling Contractors (member safety committee, named to Accident Prevention Hall Fame 1981), National Safety Council (general chairman petroleum sect.1983-1984). Club: Oaks Country.
Married Page Ryland, October.31, 1953. Children: Anne Parker Mannis, John R., Julia Parker Stevens.