James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
1911–1932
1911–1932
United States Steel Corporation
1911–1932
1911–1932
While head of United States Steel, Farrell increased the steel output of the company from 6 million tons to 29 million tons. Upon his retirement, United States Steel owned over 1 million acres of coal and coke properties, 25 railroad lines with nearly 3,000 miles of track, and 700 sailing vessels. In 1931, Farrell oversaw gross sales of $730 million and over 53,000 full-time and 150,000 part-time employees.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1862–1943
- Birthplace: Connecticut
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business