Odessa in Ector County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
W.D. Noel
(1914 – 1987)
— Walk of the Entrepreneurs —
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
1. W.D. Noel Marker
Inscription.
W.D. Noel. (1914 – 1987). Formed Trebol Oil, 1940; As operating partner drilled 52 producing wells in McCamey region before hitting first dry hole. With partner acquired Odessa Gasoline plant, founded gas gathering system, drilled discovery wells in Upton County, brought petrochemical industry to Odessa. President of El Paso Products Co,. 1963-80; Organized employee buy-out in 1984 to avert closure. Founder of Texas Commerce Bank – Odessa, director of 7 other Texas financial institutions, rancher., Visionary booster of cultural, economic development. Led community effort to establish U.T.P.B. Supported innumerable worthy causes, endowed scholarships.
Formed Trebol Oil, 1940; As operating partner drilled 52 producing wells in McCamey region before hitting first dry hole. With partner acquired Odessa Gasoline plant, founded gas gathering system, drilled discovery wells in Upton County, brought petrochemical industry to Odessa. President of El Paso Products Co,. 1963-80; Organized employee buy-out in 1984 to avert closure. Founder of Texas Commerce Bank – Odessa, director of 7 other Texas financial institutions, rancher.
Visionary booster of cultural, economic development. Led community effort to establish U.T.P.B. Supported innumerable worthy causes, endowed scholarships.
Erected 1991 by Heritage of Odessa Foundation. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 31° 52.999′ N, 102° 23.191′ W. Marker is in Odessa, Texas, in Ector County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 385. Marker is near the south entrance to the Ector County Coliseum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa TX 79762, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. E.G. Rodman, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); Tom “Pinkie” Roden (a few steps from
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
