Background
Talley, Russell D. was born on July 13, 1932 in Moore County, Texas, United States. Son of Russell W. and Margaret (Chamberlain) Talley.
Talley, Russell D. was born on July 13, 1932 in Moore County, Texas, United States. Son of Russell W. and Margaret (Chamberlain) Talley.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1958.
District engineer Shamrock Oil and Gas Corporation, Pampa, Texas, 1959, Carrizo Springs, 1959-1960, district superintendent Pampa, 1960-1963, assistant manager drilling Amarillo, Texas, 1963-1970. Drilling manager Samedan Oil Corporation, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 1970-1977, offshore manager Houston, 1977-1985. Vice president drilling and production Seagul Energy corporation, 1985-1989.
Executive vice president, drilling manager Texstar Energy and Gruy Management, 1989-1993. President, owner Texstar Energy Operators, 1989-1993. Executive vice president, drilling manager Gruy Petroleum Management, 1993-1995.
President, owner Texstar Consultant Inc., 1989-2000.
Staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1951-1955.
Married Billie Louise Meadows, December 24, 1951. Children: Sherri Talley Lathrop, Kevin, Melynda.