Background
Jenkins, Lawrence Eugene was born on March 12, 1933 in Salt Lake City. Son of Lawrence Eugene Senior and Grace (Crabbe) Jenkins.
Jenkins, Lawrence Eugene was born on March 12, 1933 in Salt Lake City. Son of Lawrence Eugene Senior and Grace (Crabbe) Jenkins.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Utah, 1955. Master of Science in Electronics Engineering, University Utah, 1957.
Engineering manager space systems division, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1963-1971; assistant general manager, chief engineer, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, 1971-1972; vice president, special assignment, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, 1972-1979; vice president, advanced program development, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, 1979-1981; vice president, general manager Lockheed Austin division, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Texas, 1981-1987; vice president, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Texas, 1987-1988. Chairman group on engineering Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 1968-1969. Board directors Republic Bank, Austin, Federal Reserve Bank Dallas, San Antonio.
Board directors Austin Symphony, 1983-1990, Capital Club, 1984-1988, Better Business Bureau, Austin, 1984-1987. Chairman Governor's Task Force on Vocational Education, 1987, Governor's Select Committee on Education, 1988-1989. Chairman Texas Higher Education Coordinator Board, Austin Communications College Foundation, 1991-1994, trustee, 1989.
Board directors Austin Chamber of Commerce, 1982-1988, chairman 1987. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (spacecraft technical committee 1967-1969). Member National Academy Engineering, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi Lodges: Masons.
Married Roberta Catherine Muirhead, December 27, 1957. Children: William Robert, Julie Ann Jenkins Kowalik, Mark Fraser.