Background
Smith, Pomeroy was born on February 2, 1924 in Newark. Son of Van Tuyl and Elmira A. (Spurr) Smith.
oil production company executive
Smith, Pomeroy was born on February 2, 1924 in Newark. Son of Van Tuyl and Elmira A. (Spurr) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University, 1948.
Indiana oil operator, Midland, Texas, 1954-1970. Founder Coquina Oil Corporation, 1970, president, 1970-1973, chairman board, 1970-1980, chief executive officer, 1970-1980, Coquina Oil Corporation (Coquina Oil Corporation merged with St. Joe Mineral Corporation, 1977). Chairman board, chief executive officer Bison Exploration Company, since 1981.
President Midland Young Men’s Christian Association, 1968-1969. President Trinity School, 1969-1971, trustee, 1963-1979. Trustee Midland Memorial Hospital, 1976-1980, board governors, since 1980.
Trustee Beal Foundation, since 1968, Museum of Southwest, since 1979. Member Indiana Petroleum Association American, American Association Petroleum Landmen, Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Midland Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Racquet (president 1969-1970, trustee 1967-1969).
Married Betty J. Perry, February 1, 1958. Children: Elizabeth Spurr, Pomeroy II, Andrew Albright, Timothy Perry.