Background
Dewhirst, Harold Dudley was born on October 25, 1931 in Baltimore. Son of Harold Hodgkins and Georgia Seymour (Harness) Dewhirst.
educator management consultant
Dewhirst, Harold Dudley was born on October 25, 1931 in Baltimore. Son of Harold Hodgkins and Georgia Seymour (Harness) Dewhirst.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1953. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1970.
Engineer, economic analyst Exxon Corporation (Formerly Esso Standard Oil Corporation), Baton Rouge, 1957—1961. Group head Exxon Corporation (Humble Oil & Refining Company), Houston, 1962—1965. Senior analyst refining coordination Exxon Corporation (Standard Oil New Jersey), New York City, 1966—1967.
Member faculty University Tennessee, Knoxville, since 1969. Professor management, since 1977. Consultant in field; 1st lieutenant C.E. United States Army, 1953-1955.
Member of Academy Management.
Married Zara Beth Pape, May 25, 1968. Children: William Gregory, Hillary Ellen.