West Windsor Vermont

Floyd O. Hale, born on April 13, 1882, in West Windsor, Vermont, served as the general manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in St. Louis. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1903, he began his career at the Central District Printing Telegraph Company, eventually becoming general superintendent of traffic. He joined the Southwestern Bell Telephone System in 1912, serving as chief engineer before his promotion to general manager in 1917. A prominent figure in his community, Hale was active in organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and the Algonquin Club.