Background
Pressler, Herman Paul was born on December 12, 1902 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Herman P. and Veannis (Maddox) Pressler.
Pressler, Herman Paul was born on December 12, 1902 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Herman P. and Veannis (Maddox) Pressler.
Student, Virginia Military Institute, 1919-1920; Bachelor of Laws, University Texas at Austin, 1925; graduate advanced management program, Harvard, 1951.
General practice, Houston, 1925-1933, 68-95. Member of law department Humble Oil and Refining Company, Houston, 1933-1955, director, 1955-1959. Vice president, member board management Humble Oil and Refining Company (Humble division), 1959-1960, vice president public relations, 1960-1967.
Director Humble Pipe Line Company, 1948-1955.
Chairman Houston and Harris County chapter American Red Cross, 1952-1954. Chairman emeritus board trustees Texas Children's Hospital. Board directors Texas Medical Center, president, 1976-1981.
Member development board Institute Texan Cultures. Trustee Baylor College Medicine. Member Texas Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, Houston Bar Association (president 1950-1951), Philosophical Society Texas, Chi Phi, Phi Delta Phi.
Clubs: Houston Country (Houston), Petroleum (Houston), Bayou (Houston). Eagle Lake Rod and Gun.
Married Elsie W. Townes, November 20, 1928. Children– Herman Paul III, Townes Garrett.