Background
Burton, John Robert was born on August 4, 1927 in Moberly, Missouri, United States. Son of Thomas Greene and Stella Mae (Crosswhite) Burton.
Burton, John Robert was born on August 4, 1927 in Moberly, Missouri, United States. Son of Thomas Greene and Stella Mae (Crosswhite) Burton.
Bachelor of Science, University Missouri, 1950.
Junior engineer, McDonnell Aircraft Company, St. Louis, 1951-1952; engineer, McDonnell Aircraft Company, St. Louis, 1952-1955; guidance/control engineer, McDonnell Astronautics Company, St. Louis, 1955-1960; group manager Gemini, McDonnell Astronautics Company, St. Louis, 1961-1964; deputy base manager engineering, McDonnell Astronautics Company, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 1964-1966; manager proprietary programs, McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company, St. Louis, 1966-1967; manager harpoon missile, McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company, St. Louis, 1977-1983; deputy program manager harpoon, McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company, St. Louis, 1983-1986; president, JRB Consulting Company, Chesterfield, Missouri, since 1985. Consultant Advanced Management Systems, Washington, 1985-1989, Center for Naval Analysis, Alexandria, Virginia, 1987.
Member study panel Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1984-1985, United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, 1983. With United States Navy, 1945-1946, PTO. Member American Arbitration Association (panelist), Country Club of St. Albans.
Married Shirley Ann Fullerton, October 30, 1949. Children: Robert Gregory, Rebecca Annual.