Background
Hittle, Richard Howard was born on April 30, 1923 in Columbus, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur Howard and Frieda Margaret (Poppe) Hittle.
consultant oil and gas industry executive
Hittle, Richard Howard was born on April 30, 1923 in Columbus, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur Howard and Frieda Margaret (Poppe) Hittle.
Student, Cambridge University, England, 1945. Bachelor of Science, University Denver, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, University Denver, 1951.
Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1955.
With Conoco Inc., 1955-1987, manager international acquisitions, 1964-1975. President Continental Overseas Oil Corporation, New York City also Stamford, Connecticut, 1969-1975. General manager, vice president international government affairs Conoco, Inc., Stamford, 1975-1983, Wilmington, Delaware, 1983-1987.
Served with Army of the United States, Europe, 1943-1946, served with United States Air Force, 1951-1953.
Board Governors Dorset Field Club. Board directors Dorset History Society. Advisory county Merck Forest and Farmland Center, Rupert, Vermont.
Member Harvard Club (New York City), Stanwich Club, Dorset Field Club (Vermont), Metropolitan Club (Washington), Board of Governors Dorset Field Club, board dirs Dorset History Society, advisory county Merck Forest and Farmland Center.
Married Catherine Louise Dethlefsen, May 11, 1951. Children: Ann-Louise, Thomas Woodford, Bradley Arthur.