Dan Moran — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

First President of Conoco, leading the company from 1928 to 1947
Led Conoco successfully through the Great Depression and World War II
Pioneered offshore drilling, continental pipelines, petrochemicals, and aviation fuel at Conoco
Served as a senior officer with Texaco, Marland Oil, and Continental Oil

Biography

Daniel James Moran (1888–1948) was a prominent American oil executive. He held senior officer positions with major oil companies including Texaco, Marland Oil, and Continental Oil. Moran is most notably recognized as the first President of Conoco, a role he assumed in 1928 after J.

P. Morgan gained control of Marland Oil Company.