Background
Mcduffie, William C. was born on November 7, 1886 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Son of Marshall B. and Sophie (Warner) Mcduffie.
Mcduffie, William C. was born on November 7, 1886 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Son of Marshall B. and Sophie (Warner) Mcduffie.
Student Stanford.
Began as roustabout to well driller, Caribou Oil Corporation, 1907. Production foreman, advancing to manager North American Oil Consolidated, 1909-1914. Superintendent, later vice-president and director in charge production Shell Oil Corporation of California, 1914-1925.
General manager of production Royal Dutch Shell Group, 1925-1928.
President Pacific-Western Oil Corporation, 1928-1931. Receiver Richfield Oil Corporation, Pan-American Oil Corporation, California, 1931-1937.
Chairman of the executive committee Richfield Oil Corporation, 1937. Now independent oil operator.
Chairman of the Board Wilmington Gasoline Company.
Chairman of the Board, director Northrop Aircraft, Incorporated. Chairman of the Board Mohawk Petroleum Corporation since August 1945. Colonel, director 9th Service Commanded South.O.S. (Army Service Corps).
Civilian aide, Secretary of Army, 1952.
Member California Institute Associates. Member board of trustees, executive council, vice president California Institute Technology. Clubs: California (Los Angeles).
Married Mary Skaife, October 4, 1910. Children: William C. (deceased), Malcolm.