William Alton Jones | |
|---|---|
 W. Alton Jones (third from left), president of War Emergency Pipelines Inc., with other officials at the dedication of the Big Inch oil pipeline (February 19, 1943) | |
| Born | April 19, 1891 |
| Died | March 1, 1962 (aged 70) |
| Other names | Pete Jones |
| Employer | Cities Service Company |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nettie Marie Marvin (m. 1914-1962) |
| Children | 2 |
William Alton Jones (April 19, 1891 – March 1, 1962), was president of the oil and gas conglomerate Cities Service Company (now CITGO). He was an influential industrialist, philanthropist, and close personal friend of United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower.[1]
- ^ W. Alton Jones. 20th Century American Leaders Database, Harvard Business School. Accessed 25 July 2009.