Background
Drexel, Walter A. was born on June 20, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William A. and Lillian I. Drexel.
Drexel, Walter A. was born on June 20, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William A. and Lillian I. Drexel.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, Southern Methodist University, 1957.
Various positions accounting and tax departments Atlantic Richfield Company, 1957-1975, general tax officer, 1975-1977, treasurer, 1977-1978. Vice president planning and control Anaconda Copper Company subsidiary Atlantic Richfield Company, 1978-1981. Senior vice president strategic planning Burlington Northern Inc., Seattle, 1981-1982.
President, chief operating officer Burlington Northern Railroad Company, Fort Worth, 1982-1983, chairman board, chief executive officer, 1983-1987. Vice chairman Burlington Northern R.R., Inc., 1985-1987, also director. Director M-Bank, Fort Worth, Southland Royalty.
Member National Coal Council Clubs: Petroleum, Shady Oaks Country (Fort Worth).
Married; 2 children.