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Hall of Fame
Jack Skinner
Jack L. Skinner was born July 29, 1941 in Carlsbad where he grew up, graduated from high school, married, raised a family, served his community and ran a successful business.
Jack’s dad, Elmer L. Skinner founded The Mine Supply Company in 1946 after working in the potash operations and seeing a need for a local company. Elmer also served the community as Carlsbad Mayor, State Representative and New Mexico Mining Association Board Member for 30 years. Jack had big shoes to fill and he set out to do just that!
Jack married Jane in 1960 and raised three children; John, Jill and Jake. Jack joined The Mine Supply Company in 1961 and became its President in 1982. Active in the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Jack became the Jaycee President in 1966. In 1972, Jack was elected New Mexico Executive Vice President of the Jaycees. He was elected City Councilman of Carlsbad in 1972 and again in 1987. He was a New Mexico State Representative in 1977 thru 1984. During his time in the House of Representatives, Jack served as Chairman of the House Energy & Natural Resources Committee, Member of the Legislative Finance Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the House Appropriations & Finance Committee.
Jack has been a New Mexico Mining Association Board Member from 1982 thru the present (2005).
Jack Skinner was inducted into the New Mexico Mining Hall of Fame on February 1, 2005.
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