John W. Mecom, Sr.
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| John W. Mecom, Sr. | |
| Born | c. 1901 |
|---|---|
| Died | 1981 |
| Occupation | Independent oilman |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth (d. 1996) |
| Children | John W. Mecom, Jr. |
John W. Mecom, Sr. (died 1981) was an American businessman. He found success as an independent oilman by acquiring abandoned oil wells and making them profitable. He also developed new fields from Louisiana to Saudi Arabia. He was once ranked as one of the top independents, however he filed for bankruptcy in 1970. After reorganizing, John W. Mecom Co. reopened his company, which he subsequently ran with his son, John W. Mecom, Jr., former owner of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team.
[edit] References
- Obituary:John W. Mecom Sr.. TIME magazine (October 26, 1981). Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
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