Herman H. Pevler

Herman H. Pevler (20 April 1903 – 29 August 1978) was the 10th president of the Roanoke, VA based Norfolk and Western Railway. He served as president from October 1, 1963, until his retirement in April 1970. NW revenues quadrupled during his administration. Commonwealth Magazine once described Pevler as "a driver who operated with doors open and coats off," citing the "sheer force of his personality" and vigor in his activities. He was an alumnus of Purdue University. Buried in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia