Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Joseph S. Cullinan
Texaco
1902–1913
1902–1913
Texaco
1902–1913
1902–1913
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1900
In 1913, when Cullinan resigned his presidency, Texaco controlled over 4% of the nation’s oil production. Cullinan had grown Texaco from an initial capitalization of $3 million to one of $30 million with assets of approximately $60 million. A successful risk-taker, Cullinan once risked $6 million on an Oklahoma pipeline when the company’s assets were less than $8 million.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1860–1937
- Birthplace: Pennsylvania
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Laborer, Un-/Semi-skilled