Ford Motor Company, Design Director. Mr. Halderman led the team that delivered the original Mustang theme through feasibility to production. Gale received the Industrial Design Society Design Award for design of the 1965 Mustang. He also designed the 1971 notch back and fastback Mustangs.

Later, Mr. Halderman oversaw the design development of the 1979 Fox (3rd generation) Mustang to ensure it delivered the modern interpretation of the classic Mustang formula the Company planned.