Background
Dorsey, Bob Rawls was born on August 27, 1912 in Rockland, Texas, United States. Son of Elias Leon and Lillie (Rawls) Dorsey.
Dorsey, Bob Rawls was born on August 27, 1912 in Rockland, Texas, United States. Son of Elias Leon and Lillie (Rawls) Dorsey.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Texas, 1940. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Tampa. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Trio State College, Angola, Indiana.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Seoul National University, Korea. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Grove City College, Pennsylvania.
Engineer Gulf Oil Corporation, Port Arthur, Texas, 1940-1948, coordinator manufacturing department Pittsburgh, 1955-1958, administrative vice president, 1958-1960, senior vice president, 1961, executive vice president, 1962-1965, president, 1965-1972, chairman board, chief executive officer, 1972-1976. Also director; manager Gulf Refining Company, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, 1948-1955. Director Gearhart Indiana, Inc., Allegheny International Industries, Inc., 1st City National Bank of Houston.
Trustee University Pittsburgh. Member development board University Texas. Member of Duquesne (Pittsburgh), Rolling Rock (Pittsburgh).
Ramada (Houston).
Married Angelina Johnapelus, May 11, 1941. Children– Michael Rawls, James Thomas, Ellen.