Background
Talley, William James was born on September 23, 1922 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Titus and Laura Catherine (Taylor) Talley.
consultant oil company executive
Talley, William James was born on September 23, 1922 in Waco, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Titus and Laura Catherine (Taylor) Talley.
Bachelor of Laws, Pacific Coast University, 1950. Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1951.
Landman Shell Oil Corporation, 1947—1951. Division land manager Continental Oil Corporation, 1951—1956. Independent producer, 1956—1972.
Land manager Signal Oil, 1972—1976. Partner & land manager Banner Petroleum, 1976—1979. Vice president, land OFT Exploration Inc., San Francisco, 1979—1981.
President OFT-Texas Corporation, Houston, 1981—1983, Aztec Exploration Inc., Houston, since 1983. Consultant Banner Petroleum OFT Exploration Inc. With United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945.
Member of Houston Association Petroleum Landmen, American Association Petroleum Landmen, Olympic Club (San Francisco), University Club (Houston).
Married Evelyn Bowman, June 21, 1951 (divorced 1975). Children: Patricia, Jeffrey.