Henry Neil Mallon


Henry Neil Mallon was an American businessman. He served as the chair of the board, president, and director of Dresser Industries .

Early life

Henry Neil Mallon was born in Cincinnati on January 11, 1895. He graduated from Yale University, where he became friends with Prescott Bush.

Career

Mallon served aschair of the board, president, and director of Dresser Industries. He was also the president of Dresser Manufacturing Limited ; the chair of the board, director, Bryant Heater Company ; factory manager, general manager, director 20–29, US Can Company ; 19–20 w/Continental Can Company ; Director, Bovaud & Seyfang Manufacturing Company, Clark Brothers Inc, Day & Night Manufacturing Company, International Derrick & Equipment Company, Kobe, Inc, Pacific Pumps, Inc, Roots-Connersville Blower Corporation, Security Engineering Company, Stacey Brothers, Gus Construction Company, Pharis Tire & Rubber Company, Petrolite Corporation, Magazines of Industry, Hydrocarbon Research Inc, Carthage Hydrocol Corporation.
Mallon hired George Herbert Walker Bush to work for Dresser Industries in West Texas shortly after he graduated from Yale University. He was also an early investor in Zapata Corporation, founded by Bush. Bush in turn named one of his sons, Neil Mallon Bush, after his mentor.

Death

Mallon died on March 1, 1983 in Dallas, Texas.