Background
Umbeck, John Robert was born on April 21, 1945 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Sharvy Greiner and Elsie Jane (Hoyle) University.
Umbeck, John Robert was born on April 21, 1945 in Newport News, Virginia, United States. Son of Sharvy Greiner and Elsie Jane (Hoyle) University.
Bachelor, Occidental College, 1967. Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1976.
Assistant professor economics, California State College, San Luis Obispo, 1968-1971; assistant professor economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksbury, 1975-1976; assistant professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1976-1981; associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1982-1988; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1988. Board directors Nova Concepts Inc., West Lafayette, (since 1984), Phytodynamics Inc., West Lafayette, (since 1988), Qualitron Inc., West Lafayette, (since 1990). Consultant various Oil, Health Care Companies and Law Firms.
Married Nancy Ellen Betts, June 24, 1967. Children: Sara, Ryan.