John Swearengen was the CEO and Chairman of the Standard Oil Company (of Indiana) from 1960-1983. He turned the struggling company into a profitable venture in oil exploration. He was frequently quoted as a leading member of the petroleum industry. He started out in the company research center in Whiting, Indiana, which produced aviation fuel during WWII. The Engineering Center at his alma mater, University of South Carolina, is named for him. In retirement, he helped turn around financial institutions during the banking crisis of the 1980s.

He also had the Standard Oil building (currently AON Center) built in Chicago. The company was later acquired, and the name of the company (and the building) changed to BP-Amoco.

Alumni:
Carnegie Mellon University
University of South Carolina. Phi Beta Kappa

Honorary John E. Swearingen Way

North Michigan Avenue and East Randolph (Upper)

Approved:

Neighborhood: Michigan Avenue

b. September 7, 1918
d. September 14, 2007. Age 89

near
Standard Oil Building (Aon Center)
200 E. Randolph

Source

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2007/09/17/john-e-swearingen-1918-2007/

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/18/business/18swearingen.html

https://www.nae.edu/19579/19581/51314/300179/305149/JOHN-E-SWEARINGEN-19182007

https://www.hbs.edu/leadership/20th-century-leaders/details?profile=john_e_swearingen

https://app.adoraexperiences.com/university-of-south-carolina/general-campus-tour---driving/swearingen-engineering-center/