Ruben Lee Jenkins

Background

Jenkins, Ruben Lee was born on November 27, 1929 in Beggs, Oklahoma, United States. Son of William Arnold and Myrtle (Kimble) Jenkins.

Education

Bachelor, University Oklahoma, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, University Oklahoma, 1956. Master of Laws, New York University, 1959.

Career

Law clerk to presiding justice, United States District Court (western district) Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, 1956; clerk, United States Court, Oklahoma City, 1956-1958; research assistant in international law, New York University, New York City, 1958-1959; associate, Allende & Brea, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1959-1960; executive vice president, general counsel, White Eagle International, Midland, Texas, 1960-1965; vice president corporation development, Plough, Inc.,, Memphis, 1965-1971; dir, Plough, Inc.,, Memphis, 1970; senior vice president headquarters, Plough, Inc.,, Memphis, 1972-1973; executive vice president, Plough, Inc.,, Memphis, 1973-1976; president, Plough, Inc.,, Memphis, 1976-1989; director, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1971-1989; senior vice president, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1976-1980; executive vice president, Schering-Plough Corporation, Madison, New Jersey, 1980-1989. Board directors National Commerce bank corporation, Memphis.

Achievements

• Ruben Lee Jenkins has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Chickasaw county Boy Scouts American, Memphis. Trustee Memphis U.Sch. Captain United States Marine Corps, 1952-1954.

Member American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association (board directors 1976-1989), Palm Beach Polo & Country Club, Tournament Players Club Southwind (Memphis).

Connections

Married Sylvia Griffin, July 17, 1956. Children: Amy, Kimble Lee, William Griffin.