Jake Simmons

Joseph Jacob Simmons Jr. (January 17, 1901 – March 24, 1981) was a prominent African-American oilman. He "rose above humble beginnings to become the most successful and most recognizable black entrepreneur in the history of the petroleum industry." As an internationally known oil broker he partnered with Phillips Petroleum Company and Signal Oil and Gas Company to open up African oil fields in Liberia, Nigeria and Ghana. In 1969, he became the first black person to be appointed to the National Petroleum Council.

For the DC Comics character, see Deathbolt.
Jake Simmons Jr.
Born(1901-01-17)January 17, 1901
Haskell, Oklahoma
DiedMarch 24, 1981(1981-03-24) (aged 80)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
NationalityAmerican
Occupationoilman
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