Howard B. Hile ’64

Howard B. Hile ’64, of Sun Peaks, B.C., formerly of Philadelphia; Jul. 16. He was part of the ROTC program at Brown and upon graduation was sworn into the U.S. Navy. He completed his active service with the rank of lieutenant and remained in the reserves for more than 25 years. He began working at Union Carbide (NYC) before enrolling at the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia to obtain his MBA. He then worked at National Bulk Carriers and got married. In Philadelphia, he worked in marine transport with Sonat Marine and Maritrans. He specialized in oil spill response and eventually was a consultant with Gallagher Marine Systems. He became a liaison to federal, state, and local agencies in the area of spill response and worked with companies all over the world in their preparation of U.S. waters oil spill response plans and training. He retired to Sun Peaks and enjoyed bird watching and skiing. He is survived by his stepdaughter and her spouse, a brother and sister-in-law, and a cousin.