Background

Harrell, Herman Lester was born on October 16, 1933 in Florida, United States. Son of Leon Herman and Mary Velma (Reeves) Harrell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Florida Southern College, 1963.

Career

Fruit buyer, Lakeland Packing Company, 1956-1964; sales representative, State Fertilizer Company, Lakeland, 1964-1968; sales representative, Kaiser AG Chemicals, Tampa, 1968-1970; with Research and Development, Asgrow/Upjohn, Plant City, Florida, 1970-1974; regional manager, Agrico Chemical Company, Lakeland, 1974-1977; regional sales manager, Traylor Chemical Company, Orlando, 1977-1978; citrus consultant, Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., Frostproof, Florida, since 1978; chief Executive officer, Executive Travel, Lakeland, 1988-1990; Chairman of the Board, Executive Travel, Lakeland, 1988-1990; president, chief Executive officer, Harrell Citrus, Inc., Lakeland, since 1979.

Achievements

• Herman Lester Harrell has been listed as a noteworthy Sales executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Masons (master 1974-1975, Service award 1975, Florida District deputy grand master 1984), Florida State Horticulture Association, Citrus Alumni Association (president 1988).

Interests

• Fishing, hiking, hunting, travel.

Connections

Married Marylee Williams, September 15, 1956. Children: Mary Deneece, Robyn Lynn, Susan Lee, Herman L. Junior.

Father:

Leon Herman Harrell

Mother:

Mary Velma (Reeves) Harrell

Spouse:

Marylee Williams

child:

Robyn Lynn Harrell

child:

Mary Deneece Harrell

child:

Herman L. Junior Harrell

child:

Susan Lee Harrell