Gilbert V. Rohleder (April 22, 1922 – January 30, 2016) was a 20th-century American pipeline executive, and one of the founding principals of the Mid-America Pipeline Company, founded in 1960.[1][2][3] During his tenure, MAPCO evolved into a Fortune 500 company that was ultimately acquired by the Williams Companies in Tulsa, OK.[1] Rohleder served in World War II as a First Lieutenant being wounded during the Normandy invasion.[1] Rohleder holds an engineering degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and was also selected in 1987 for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporate Leadership Award.[4] Rohleder also served as President of the American Pipeliner's Club, Director of the American Gas Processor's Association, and was a member of the business advisory council of Northwestern University.[4] Rohleder lived in Tulsa, OK with his wife Patricia until his death in 2016.[4]
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- ^ a b c Tim Stanley (6 February 2016). "Obituary: Gil Rohleder, decorated WWII veteran and former MAPCO COO". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "EXECUTIVE CHANGES". The New York Times. 14 May 1984. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Fidelity Dividend Unchanged". The Oklahoman. 12 May 1984. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ a b c "Gilbert Virgil Rohleder". tulsaworld.com. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.