Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
W. Alton Jones
Cities Service Company
1940–1953
1940–1953
Cities Service Company
1940–1953
1940–1953
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1940
Jones, as president of Cities Service Company (a holding company controlling petroleum, natural gas, and power subsidiaries), was responsible for completing oil pipelines from Texas to major East coast cities (3,128 miles).
Personal
- Born-Died: 1891–1962
- Birthplace: Missouri
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Farmer / Rancher