Background
Jones, Vernon Thomas was born on July 3, 1929 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States. Son of Hugh T. and Ruth A. (Mitchell) Jones.
petrochemical company executive
Jones, Vernon Thomas was born on July 3, 1929 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States. Son of Hugh T. and Ruth A. (Mitchell) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Missouri, 1953. Degree (honorary), University Missouri, 1974.
With, Cities Svc. Company and subsidiary, 1953-1969;
staff executive supply and transportation, Cities Svc. Company and subsidiary, 1966-1969;
president, Explorer Pipe Line Company, 1969-1975;
president, Williams Pipe Line Company, Tulsa, 1975-1979;
executive vice president, The Williams Companies, Tulsa, 1979-1985;
president, The Williams Companies, Tulsa, since 1985;
also board directors, member Executive Committee, The Williams Companies, Tulsa. Chairman Williams Pipe Line Company, Tulsa, Williams Exploration Company, N.W. Center Pipe Line Corporation, Tulsa.
President Williams Companies, Tulsa.
National chairman development council University Missouri. Board directors Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, 1974, Boy Scouts American, since 1974. With United States Army, 1953-1955.
Member Association Oil Pipelines, Transportation Association American, American Petroleum Institute, Southern Hills Country Club, Masons.
Married Maralee Atkinson, April 3, 1954. Children: Vernon, Michael, Jeffrey.