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Charles W. Duncan, Jr.

AKA Charles William Duncan, Jr.

Born: 9-Sep-1926
Birthplace: Houston, TX

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Government

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Secretary of Energy, 1979-81

Military service: USAF

Duncan Coffee was founded by Duncan's uncle, Herschel Mills Duncan. Charles Duncan acquired the firm in 1959 and sold it to Coca-Cola five years later, becoming for a time board member and executive at Coca-Cola.

Wife: Anne

    University: BS Chemical Engineering, Rice University (1947)
    University: University of Texas (two years, management study)
    Administrator: Trustee, Rice University

    US Secretary of Energy (1979-81, under Jimmy Carter)
    US Defense Department Deputy Secretary of Defense (1977-79)
    Rotan Mosle Financial Corporation
    Coca-Cola President (1971-74)
    Duncan Foods Co. President (1958-64)
    Duncan Foods Co. (1947-58)
    Humble Oil Co. Chemical Engineer
    Member of the Board of Coca-Cola
    Greater Houston Partnership
    Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate
    Contempt of Congress 29-Apr-1980


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