Harry Longwell
Class of 1959

Harry J. Longwell retired as the director and executive vice president of ExxonMobil Corporation, after more than 41 years with the company. His primary responsibilities included the corporation's worldwide oil, gas, coal, and mineral exploration and production, and human resources and public affairs.

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A graduate of Menard Memorial High School in 1959, Longwell went on to study petroleum engineering at Louisiana State University, graduating in 1963. That same year, he began his career as a drilling engineer in Exxon Company, U.S.A.'s production office in New Orleans. After numerous assignments in Louisiana, California, Texas, New Jersey, and the United Kingdom, he returned to Houston in 1992 as the newly appointed president of Exxon Company, U.S.A.  He was elected senior vice president of the corporation and director in 1995.  He was named executive vice president of the corporation in 2001.

 

Longwell is the past chair of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center’s Board of Visitors and named a life member of the board.  He is a distinguished member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and a member of the All-American Wildcatters. Longwell’s lifetime of community involvement also includes serving on the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering’s board of directors and executive committee and as chairman of the University of Dallas’ board of trustees. Currently, he is a member of the Bishop's Finance Council in the Diocese of Dallas. Longwell received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from LSU in August 2004 and was named Alumnus of the Year in 2005.

 

Longwell and his wife Norma have been married for 63 years and have been blessed with four sons and their families, including eight grandchildren.

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As a member of the inaugural class of Distinguished Alumni at Holy Savior Menard, Harry Longwell’s career exemplifies visionary leadership, commitment, and a lasting influence in the oil and gas industry. He is deeply honored to be included among such distinguished peers and expresses his heartfelt appreciation for this recognition, hoping it will inspire future generations to pursue excellence in their own endeavors.

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