Background
Davis, Orval Clifton was born on May 7, 1920 in Rosiclare, Illinois, United States. Son of Luther and Elizabeth (St. John) Davis.
diversified energy company executive
Davis, Orval Clifton was born on May 7, 1920 in Rosiclare, Illinois, United States. Son of Luther and Elizabeth (St. John) Davis.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1947.
Area manager, Thompson, Starrett & Company. New York City, 1942-1943; various engineering positions, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, Chicago, 1947-1961; assistant vice president, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, Chicago, 1962-1963; vice president, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, Chicago, 1963-1966; executive vice president, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, Chicago, 1966-1969; president, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, Chicago, 1969-1973; president, Peoples Gas Company, Chicago, 1973-1977; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Peoples Gas Company, Chicago, 1977-1981; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Peoples Energy Corporation, Chicago, 1980-1981; chairman, chief Executive officer, MidCon Corporation, Lombard, Illinois, 1981-1988; president, MidCon Corporation, Lombard, Illinois, 1981-1985, 87-88; executive vice president, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (parent), Los Angeles, 1986-1991; also board directors, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (parent), Los Angeles. Board directors Amsted Industries Inc., Chicago.
Trustee Illinois Insurance Exchange, Institute Gas Technology, Chicago. Member American Gas Association (ex-officio), Economic Club Chicago.
Married Gaye Lovett, March 21, 1987. Children (by previous marriage): Henry T., Jon F.