Background
Macey, William Blackmore was born on August 1, 1920 in Buffalo. Son of Richard Charles and Doris (Bourne) Macey.
Macey, William Blackmore was born on August 1, 1920 in Buffalo. Son of Richard Charles and Doris (Bourne) Macey.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, New Mexico School Mines, 1942. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), New Mexico Institute Mining and Technology, 1984.
District engineer, New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission, 1946-1948;
district superintendent, American Republics Corporation, 1948-1952;
chief engineer, New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission, 1952-1954;
state geologist, director, New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission, 1954-1956;
vice president, International Oil & Gas Corporation (and predecessor company, developers mineral properties), Denver, 1956-1960;
then president, International Oil & Gas Corporation (and predecessor company, developers mineral properties), 1960-1967;
president, Nielson Enterprises Inc., oil and gas production and pipelines, livestockranching, 1967-1974;
vice-president, director, Y-Tex Corporation (manufacturer livestock identification tags), 1972-1973;
president, GEN Oil Inc. (oil and gas production), 1972-1975;
president, Colonel Cody Inn (real estate and golf course development), 1970-1973;
president, director, Macey & Mershon Oil, Inc., 1974-1993;
director, Juniper Oil and Gas Corporation, Denver, 1981-1983;
director, Ruidoso (New Mexico) State Bank Holding Company, since 1987;
president, The Macey Corporation, Denver, since 1985. Chairman President's New Mexico Institute Mines and Technology, 1980-1982.
Member of advisory board U.Ariz. Heart Center, since 1997. Member President's U. Arizona Foundation.
Served from Second lieutenant to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member of New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (executive committee 1949-1952, 1960-1961), Popejoy & President's Club (University New Mexico), New Mexico Jockey Club (board directors 1985-1988, 1991-1993, president 1993), Ruidoso, Tucson Country Club, Altolakes Golf and Country Club, Skyline Country Club (Tucson) (director, treasurer 1980-1982, president 1982-1983), Garden of the Gods.
Married Jean Olive Mullins, October 6, 1945. 1 daughter, Barbara Jean.