Graham Whaling
Graham Whaling | |
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| Alma mater | University of Texas University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | Ryder Scott Company (petroleum engineer) Santa Fe Energy (CFO) Monterey Resources (CEO) Parkman Whaling LLC (co-founder & managing director) |
Graham Whaling is a businessman and conservative donor.
Life and career
[edit]Whaling earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in 1976. Whaling played for the tennis team under coach Dave Snyder, and served as captain in his senior year.[1] Whaling also holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania.[2]
Whaling' career began as a petroleum engineer, working for Ryder Scott Company, an oil and gas consulting firm. Whaling worked as an investment banker focusing on the energy industry with Lazard Freres & Co. and CS First Boston. Whaling has served as the CFO of Santa Fe Energy, and the CEO Monterey Resources,[2] which was eventually sold to Texaco.[3] Whaling co-founded Parkman Whaling LLC, and continues to serve as its managing director.[2]
Political activities
[edit]In 2012, Whaling donated $100,000 to Club for Growth Action, a conservative Super PAC. Whaling also donated $100,000 to Restore Our Future, Mitt Romney's Super PAC.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Former Player Contributes $2M to University of Texas Tennis Center Completion". International Tennis School. 5 March 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ a b c "R. Graham Whaling". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Texaco to Buy Monterey Resources for $1.4 Billion in Stock and Debt". LA Times. 17 August 1997. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Who's Financing the 'Super PACs'". New York Times. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2013.