Biography:

University professor, businessman. Born– January 16, 1929, Ennis, Tex. Parents– Oren M. and Bessie Mae (Beard) Pickle. Married– Anna Lucile Towpal, June 27, 1953. Children– Four. Education– North Texas State University, B.A., 1959; M.B.A., 1960; University of Arkansas, Ph.D., 1964. Taught at Southwest Texas State University, 1962-1969; Auburn University, 1969-1973; St. Edward’s University, 1975-. President of Auburn Business Consultants, Inc., 1972; president, Hal B. Pickle Research and Consulting Firm, Austin, Tex., 1973-1975. Received the Outstanding Educator of America Award, 1971 and 1972.

Source:

Contemporary Authors, Vol, 6NR.

Publication(s):

Personality and Success; an Evaluation of Personal Characteristics of Successful Small Business Managers. Washington, D.C.; Small Business Administration, 1964.

Joint_Publication(s):

The Economic Benefits of Abating Water Pollution in the Steel, Textile, and Paper Industries in Alabama. Auburn, Ala.; Water Resources Research Institute, Auburn University, 1973.

The Impact of Water Pollution Abatement on Competition and Pricing in the Alabama Steel Industry. Auburn, Ala.; Water Resources Research Institute, Auburn University, 1973.

Alabama Textile Industry. Auburn, Ala.; Water Resources Research Institute, Auburn University, 1973.

Introduction to Business. Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Goodyear Pub. Co. 1974.

Introduction to Business; Instructor’s Manual. Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Goodyear Pub. Co., 1974.

Introduction to Business; Readings. Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Goodyear Pub. Co., 1972.

Introduction to Business; Study Guide. Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Goodyear Pub. Co., 1974.

Introduction to Business; Text and Cases. Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Goodyear Pub. Co., 1972.

Small Business Management. New York; Wiley, 1976.