Jake L. Hamon Jr.

Jake L. Hamon Jr. (July 24, 1902 – 1985) was an American oilman and philanthropist.

[2] Hamon started his career in Ranger, Texas, in 1920 and drilled his own well a year later.

[3] Hamon served on the board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute in 1934.

[2] During World War II, he served as a member of the Petroleum Industry Council for National Defense.

[3] Hamon made charitable contributions to the Dallas Museum of Art, and he served on the board of trustees of the Dallas Zoological Society and Southern Methodist University.