Background
Adams, Ronald Earl Mc was born on August 6, 1910 in Tulia, Texas, United States. Son of Earl A. and Laura Ann (Hutchinson) McAdams.
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Ronald Earl Mc Adams
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Bachelor of Arts, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1932; Master of Science, Texas A. and M. College, 1935.
Career
Field geologist, Shell Oil Corporation, 1936-1942; district geologist, Shell Oil Corporation, 1946-1947; exploration manager, Shell Oil Corporation, Tulsa, 1947-1953; exploration manager, Shell Oil Corporation, Denver, 1954; manager exploration and land, head office, Shell Oil Company. New York City, 1955-1957; vice president exploration, Shell Oil Corporation, 1957-1970; consultant petroleum geologist, 1970-1976; chairman, chief Executive officer, McAdams, Roux and Associations, Inc., independent oil and gas exploration and producing (merged with Plains Petroleum), 1977-1990; independent oil and gas operator, 1990-1995.
Achievements
Membership
Served from 1st lieutenant to lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Geological Society of America. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, American Institute Professional Geologists, Tau Beta Pi, Cherry Hills Country Club, Champions Golf Club (Houston), Denver Petroleum Club, Castle Pines Golf Club (Castle Rock).
Connections
Married Lucy Grace Harris, August 24, 1927. Children— Elizabeth Ann, John Harris.
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Nationality
American