- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Joseph P. Routh
Pittston Company
1939 - 1976
Agriculture & Mining
b. 1893
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1893 - 1979 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
When Routh assumed the position of President in 1938, Pittston’s coal and oil production businesses were generating $26 million in revenues and losing approximately $1 million on the bottom-line. Through shrewd investments and tight financial controls, Routh created a turnaround situation. By the time of his departure, Pittston was amassing revenues in excess of $675 million and generating $30 million in earnings.