Ford R. Hale

Background

Hale, Ford R. was born on April 28, 1918 in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Son of Ford Rutland and Valeta (Windham) Hale.

Education

Bachelor in Accounting, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1939; postgraduate, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1939-1940; Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Northwestern University, 1941.

Career

Instructor accounting, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1941-1944; accountant, Oil Well Supply Company, Dallas, 1944-1945; staff accountant, W.O. Ligon & Company Certified Public Accountants, Dallas, 1945-1947; partner, W.O. Ligon & Company Certified Public Accountants, Dallas, 1947-1955; partner, Dranguet, Foote & Company Certified Public Accountants, Dallas, 1955-1957; partner, Ford R. Hale & Company Certified Public Accountants, Dallas, 1958-1974; senior partner, Hale & Company Certified Public Accountants, Dallas, 1975-1982; retired, Dallas, since 1982. Consultant, Tyler, Texas.

Achievements

• Ford R. Hale has been listed as a noteworthy accountant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute Certified Public Accountants (honorary, 40-year award 1988), Texas Society Certified Public Accountants (exec.com. 1968-1969, vice president 1970-1971, trustee educational foundation, president 1975-1977, Hurst fellow 1979), Chapparral Club, Summit Club.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, golf, spectator sports.

Connections

Married Ellen Murray, June 18, 1944. Children: Ford R. III, Margaret Murray.

Father:

Ford Rutland Hale

Mother:

Valeta (Windham) Hale

Spouse:

Ellen Murray

child:

Ford R. III Hale

child:

Margaret Murray Hale