Category Archives: PMUSA
Chris Garman: On Jon at work
I met and worked with Jon. I had a new job, and this was my first exposure to PM’s manufacturing. Jon was a unique individual. With his deep and booming voice, he was always willing to help me with whatever I needed. He was kind, he was funny, and he was very intelligent. He had […]
Bill Warwick: On Jon at the office
For your dad, work was a party. For me work was a war. We were both in the Industrial Engineering department and your dad managed to negotiate only working on the budgets which required very little time and effort. He had it down to a science so that all the analysis and work was done […]
Ken Newman: On losing Jon
Jon, Losing you leaves a big hole – in me, in your friends, in our Company. You were always a sharp, smart technical professional – very capable, very responsive and very giving. We always counted on you and you always came through.
Rick Phelps: On real estate mistakes
Great house, great price, whoops We didn’t make much money in the beginning so I got a real estate license to make some extra money. Jon was willing to be my first client – we found a large townhouse at a great price. I figured out all the costs for him – almost. Amazingly, he […]
Rick Phelps: On notable, quotable Jon
Regarding the high ropes course at Creating the Future, Jon said, “My doctor said I can do any of the activities as long as I have at least one foot on the ground.”
Bob Arents: On reminders
I still have Jon’s contact information in my cell phone. It keeps his memory alive for me. I make sure it transfers to every new cell I get.
Rick Phelps: On “The Jon Halle I Knew”
In the beginning I met Jon about 32 years ago, the first day he visited Philip Morris USA for his interview with Plant Industrial Engineering – he was fresh out of Virginia Tech. I was immediately struck by his wit, intelligence, and knowledge of the field. He soon became a great co-worker with which I shared […]
Abby Kirkland: On body odor
Your dad was a great guy. We worked together at PM in the late 80s before I moved to Pittsburgh in 1990, and I was heartbroken when your mom told me he had died. One night your parents were at our house to hang out as we used to do. Your mom had Lacy at the […]
Celebrating Jon 