Raised in Baytown, Texas, in the Humble Oil housing area, the lived only 1 block from the refinery railroad to the docks, and 4 blocks from the Houston North Shore. DeVerter attended Wabash College, and graduated with a BS/ME from the University of Texas, and then a JD with the army. Partially retired after 40 years with the Houston law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski, as an intellectual property attorney. Tried and won the last case a railroad before the Railroad Commission of Texas for extortion and unjust discrimination. Served as an officer and board member of the Gulf Coast Chapter--NFHS, Galveston Railroad Museum, and the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners, where he is currently a Director and Chief Mechanical Officer. For many years, he spearheaded the effort to keep the Chapter's rolling stock in running condition. Has written numerous articles on mechanical subjects relating to the restoration and rebuilding of full size passenger cars, and hopes someday to return his Pullman sleeper to service. He is an accomplished machinist and builder of live steam models, which he hopes to pursue if he ever fully retires.Home | Books | Programs | Bulletin Archive | Trips
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