Thomas R. Bard

Thomas Robert Bard, December 8, 1841 – February 5, 1915, was a California political leader who helped to organize Ventura County. He also represented California in the United States Senate between 1900 and 1905 as a Republican. He is known as the “Father of Port Hueneme” for his efforts in building and expanding the city, as well as the first and only deep water port in the area. He is one of the founders of the UNOCAL company.