Background
Martin, Bobby L. was born on December 24, 1948 in Gidden, Missouri, United States. Son of Billie Jean (Skaggs) Martin.
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Martin, Bobby L. was born on December 24, 1948 in Gidden, Missouri, United States. Son of Billie Jean (Skaggs) Martin.
Student, South Texas University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Southwest Baptist University, 1989.
Manager, data processing Dillard Department Stores, Little Rock, 1969-1976, director, data processing, 1976-1984. Vice president Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, 1984-1985. President, Chief Executive Officer Wal-Mart International, 1984—1999.
Chief information officer Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Arkansas, 1985-1993, consultant, 1999—2002. Chief Executive Officer Mcon Management Services, Ltd, 2002. Board directors Sabre Holdings Corporation, 1997-2007, Edgewater Technology, Inc., 1999-2005, The Gap Inc., 2002- Conn's Inc., since 2003, Dillards Inc., 2003-2004, Furniture Brands International, 2003, Alien Technology Corporation, 2005, Banana Republic, LLC, Guitar Center, 2004-2007.
Member executive board I/5 Advisory Group International Business Machines Corporation, 1988-1992. Member dean's executive board University Arkansas.
Board directors Students in Free Enterprise, Santa Clara University. Member DPQA University Arkansas.
Married Margie L. Martin, December 9, 1950. Children: Lori, Christy.