Robert W. Lawless
Robert W. Lawless | |
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President of Texas Tech University | |
In office 1989–1996 | |
Preceded by | Lauro Cavazos |
Succeeded by | Donald R. Haragan |
President of the University of Tulsa | |
In office 1996–2004 | |
Preceded by | Robert Donaldson |
Succeeded by | Steadman Upham |
Personal details | |
Born | Baytown, Texas, U.S. | February 13, 1937
Alma mater | Lee College University of Houston Texas A&M University |
Robert William Lawless (born February 13, 1937) is an American academic and executive.[1] He served as president of Texas Tech University from 1989 to 1996 and president of the University of Tulsa from 1996 to 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (1964) from the University of Houston and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1968) from Texas A&M University in operations research. Lawless has also served as executive vice president and chief operations officer of Southwest Airlines from 1985 to 1989,[2] after serving in various positions with the airline, including vice president for finance and chief financial officer.[3]
References[]
- ^ Marquis Who's Who, Inc (1989). Who's who in Finance and Industry. ISBN 9780837903262.
- ^ "Southwest Airlines Co. 1988 Annual Report" (PDF). Southwest Airlines Investor Relations. 27 January 1989. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ http://newsok.com/background-robert-w.-lawless/article/2529622
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- Presidents of Texas Tech University
- 1937 births
- Living people
- People from Baytown, Texas
- Lee College (Texas) alumni
- University of Houston alumni
- Texas A&M University alumni
- Presidents of the University of Tulsa
- Southwest Airlines people