Thomas David Jenkins

Background

Jenkins, Thomas David was born on February 22, 1927 in Watervalley, Mississippi, United States. Son of David Smith and Mattie Rozelle (Brooks) Jenkins.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University Mississippi, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, University Mississippi, 1951. Juris Doctor, University Mississippi, 1968.

Career

Landman California Company, 1951-1954. Vice president Cactus Petroleum Inc., Houston, 1954-1960. Vice president Permian Corporation, 1960-1970, president, 1970-1983.

President, chief operating officer Occidental Oil & Gas Company, Houston, 1975-1983, chairman, from 1983. Executive vice president Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Los Angeles, from 1972. Now chairman, chief executive officer Canada Occidental Petroleum Ltd.

Director Southwest Bancshares, Inc.

Achievements

• Thomas David Jenkins has been listed as a noteworthy petroleum company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Marine Corps, 1944-1947. Member American Petroleum Institute Clubs: Houston, Riverbend Country, University.

Connections

Married Roberta Xandra Williams, December 23, 1951. Children: Robin Murray, Thomas David.

Father:

David Smith Jenkins

Mother:

Mattie Rozelle (Brooks) Jenkins

Spouse:

Roberta Xandra Williams

child:

Thomas David Jenkins

child:

Robin Murray Jenkins