Background
Palmer, Charles Robert was born on December 15, 1934 in Gorman, Texas, United States. Son of John Derwin and Alene Elizabeth (Moorman) Palmer.
Oil well drilling company executive
Palmer, Charles Robert was born on December 15, 1934 in Gorman, Texas, United States. Son of John Derwin and Alene Elizabeth (Moorman) Palmer.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Methodist University, 1957. Master of Science in Engineering Adminstrn, Southern Methodist University, 1966.
Design engineer, Gardner-Denver Company, Dallas, 1958-1960; with, Rowan Companies, Houston, since 1960; president international drilling division, Rowan Companies, 1969-1972; Chairman of the Board, president, chief Executive officer, Rowan Companies, Inc., since 1972.
Member International Association Drilling Contractors (president 1982), National Ocean Industries Association (chairman 1983-1984), Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute.
Married Rebecca Sparks, February 14, 1954. Children: Shelley Hayes, John Raymond.