Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Buck Mickel
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 15, 2009
1. Buck Mickel Marker
Buck Mickel
An extraordinary Leader
Whose Vision, Generosity
and Perseverance
Inspired the Transformation of Greenville
into a Vibrant and Beautiful
Community
Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 50.8′ N, 82° 24.133′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker can be reached from Hammond Street. Marker is located near the falls in River Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eugenia Duke Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyche Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Josh White (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The "Swamp Rabbit" Railroad (about 300 feet away); About 1765 (about 400 feet away); Thomas C. Gower Bridge (about 400 feet away); Falls Cottage (about 400 feet away); Huguenot Mill Office (about 500 feet away); Dr. Charles Hard Townes (about 500 feet away); Harper Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
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1. Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina 2008 Distinguished Alumni & Service Award
The late Buck Mickel (1925-1998) was Chairman of Daniel International Corporation and Vice Chairman and President of Fluor Corporation. Respected as a giant in the Greenville, South Carolina, community and the world of commerce, he is remembered as a thoughtful and generous person, an outstanding leader, and a willing mentor to those who sought his counsel.
Inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 1986, Mr. Mickel played a major role in Greenville's development for 40 years, prodding for the construction of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, the Bi-Lo Center, and the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts in downtown Greenville. In addition to his numerous civic projects, Mr. Mickel was a champion of education at all levels.
An engineer and builder, Buck Mickel began his career with Daniel Construction Company (later renamed Daniel International Corporation) in 1948. He was named vice president in 1960, president and general manager in 1965, and chairman in 1972, providing the guidance that led to Daniel's phenomenal growth in both domestic and foreign markets.
In 1977, Fluor Corporation acquired Daniel, and Mr. Mickel was named to an expanded Fluor board of directors. Later, he was named a Fluor group
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
2. Buck Mickel Marker -
River Place Falls in Background
River Place Falls in Background
Through the years, Mr. Mickel served as a director of nearly 40 businesses, including Duke Power Company, The Liberty Corporation, Monsanto Company, J.P. Stevens & Company, Delta Woodside Industries, Insignia Financial Group, NationsBank, Cox Cable Communications, CSX Corporation, Graniteville Company, Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, Dunlop Tire & Rubber Company, and National Intergroup. He was also the founder of several South Carolina businesses, among them U.S. Shelter Corporation and RSI Holdings, Inc.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce named him its Businessman of the Year in 1983, and Governors James B. Edwards and David M. Beasley awarded him the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor given by the state of South Carolina.
In 1969, Buck Mickel became a founding member of the USC-Business Partnership Foundation, the business school's liaison with the business community. The Moore School's executive education center was recently renamed the Daniel-Mickel Center for Executive Education in recognition of the many generous contributions that Mr. Mickel and his family, along with the Charles Daniel family and the Daniel-Mickel Foundation, have made to the Moore School of Business over the past four-and-a
Photographed By Brian Scott
3. Buck Mickel
(1925–1998)
(1925–1998)
— Submitted April 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,601 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on April 4, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
