Milo M. Brisco
Milo Martin "Mike" Brisco | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Maud, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 2000 (aged 87) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Oil industry executive |
| Years active | 1935–1972 |
| Known for | 10th president of Standard Oil of New Jersey (ExxonMobil) |
Milo Martin "Mike" Brisco (November 7, 1912 – March 28, 2000) was a prominent American oil industry leader who held the position of the 10th president at Standard Oil of New Jersey, currently known as ExxonMobil. Launching his professional journey in 1935, Brisco dedicated more than three decades to various Standard affiliates across South America. He joined Standard's board in 1966, advanced to vice-president in 1967, and was named president on October 1, 1969, a capacity in which he served until his retirement on October 31, 1972.
Biography
Brisco was born in Maud, Oklahoma and experienced his formative years amid the Seminole oil boom. He pursued higher education at the University of Oklahoma from 1930 through 1934. His career began with Tropical Oil Company in 1935, followed by roles at Andian National Corporation from 1946 to 1948, and subsequently at International Petroleum Company until 1966. Between 1955 and 1957, he held the presidency of both Andian National Corporation and Esso Colombiana. In 1957, Brisco advanced to director and executive vice-president at International Petroleum, relocating to its headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida. He succeeded John Kenneth Jamieson as president of International Petroleum in 1961.
On February 1, 1966, Brisco was appointed as a director at Standard Oil of New Jersey and elevated to vice-president by May of the following year. After a board meeting on August 27, 1969, he assumed the presidency from Jamieson effective October 1. Brisco opted for early retirement from the presidential role on October 31, 1972, and resigned from the board the subsequent day.
Outside his tenure at Standard Oil, Brisco served on the boards of First National City Bank and First National City Corporation. He also contributed as a director for the International Executive Service Corps and United Way of America. His professional affiliations included membership in the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers as well as the Council on Foreign Relations.
In his personal life, Brisco married Lucile Frances "Sue" Solomon in 1940; together they had two daughters. He passed away at age 87 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in 2000 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.