Background
Hoopman, Harold DeWaine was born on July 22, 1920 in Lucas, Kansas, United States. Son of Ira William and Mary B. (Dorman) Hoopman.
Hoopman, Harold DeWaine was born on July 22, 1920 in Lucas, Kansas, United States. Son of Ira William and Mary B. (Dorman) Hoopman.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Wyoming, 1942. Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1964. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Marietta College, 1979.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Eastern Illinois University, 1982.
Engineer, Wright Aeronautical Company 1942-1943. Joined Marathon Oil Company 1946, Resident Manager, Guatemala 1957-1962, Vice-President Institute 1962-1967, Assistant to President 1967-1968, Vice-President Production, United States and Canada 69, Vice-President Marketing, United States 1969-1972, Director since 1972, President 1972-1985, Chief Executive Officer 1975-1985. Vice-Chairman Oil Gas and Related Resources, United States Steel Corporation since 1983.
Director American Petroleum Institute, United States Steel Corporation since 1982 (merged with Marathon Oil 1982), Pittsburgh National Corporation, First National Bank of Findlay, PNC Financial Corporation.
Honorary LL.D (Marietta College) 1979, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (Eastern Illinois University) 1982.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Petroleum Institute (director), Society Petroleum Engineers of American Institute of Mining, National Petroleum Council. Clubs: Findlay Country.
Married Eleanor Gessner, July 6, 1946. Children: Judith Kristin Hoopman Hains, David W., Michael J.