Hall of Fame Inductee
Class of 2015
Glen Barton
Glen Barton, who joined Caterpillar as a trainee in 1961, led the company into the 21st century during a career that spanned nearly 43 years. Barton was named chairman and CEO of the company in 1999, emphasizing diversification of products and services during his five-year leadership term. He is credited with redirecting Caterpillar’s efforts into areas that exhibited higher demand, including truck engines and smaller machines. Barton worked for Caterpillar on four continents during his tenure and served as a group president overseeing mining, construction and forestry equipment from 1990 to 1998.