George W. Gleeson was a faculty member for the Engineering Department for 40 years, serving as the Head of the Chemical Engineering department and Dean of Engineering from 1944-1970. Gleeson received three degrees from Oregon State University.
Ralph S. Besse was a farm management Extension specialist from 1922-1932, then served as Assistant Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station from 1932-1949. From 1949-1953, Besse was Associate Director of the Experiment Station.
Robert W. Henderson received a B.S. in Agronomy in 1938. Henderson served as Assistant Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and a Farm Crops faculty member from 1946-1976. Henderson was also known for his love of photography.
Joseph Butts was the professor of Agricultural Chemistry from 1939-1961 and Department Head from 1946-1961. A focus of interest was utilizing atomic energy for peaceful means.