Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
J. Larry Nichols
Devon Energy Corporation
1980–Present
1980–Present
Devon Energy Corporation
1980–Present
1980–Present
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1980
Nichols and his father formed Devon Energy in 1971 to tap into the expanding need for new oil and energy sources. Through a series of acquisitions and investments, the business grew to be the fourth largest pure oil and gas producer in the US by 2001. A shrewd market timer, Nichols orchestrated the company’s most significant acquisitions - Pennzoil and Sante Fe Snyder in 1999 and 2000 respectively.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1942
- Birthplace: Oklahoma
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Graduate: University of Michigan
- Undergraduate: Princeton University