- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Ross S. Sterling
Humble Oil and Refining Company
1911 - 1919
Utilities & Energy
b. 1875
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1875 - 1949 |
| Birthplace | Texas (TX) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Owner, Small Business |
Using proceeds from his feed store business, Sterling began investing in oil wells in 1909. Forming Humble Oil with several other astute oil businessmen, Sterling led his company through a strong expansion period, during which the company’s capitalization grew tremendously, allowing Sterling to sell his half of the company’s stock for $17 million in 1919.