Background
Robbins, Marion LeRon was born on August 18, 1941 in Inman, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jack Dennis and Christina (Champion) Robbins.
agricultural research executive
Robbins, Marion LeRon was born on August 18, 1941 in Inman, South Carolina, United States. Son of Jack Dennis and Christina (Champion) Robbins.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1964. Master of Science, Louisiana State University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1968.
Assistant professor Iowa State University, Ames, 1968-1972. Research scientist Clemson University, Charleston, South Carolina, 1972-1983. Resident director Sweet Potato Research Station, Chase, Louisiana, 1984-1988, Calhoun (Louisiana) Research Station, 1988—2001.
Coordinator Calhoun Extension Station, 2002—2004. Professor Louisiana State University Ag Center, since 2004. President Louisiana Academy of Sciences, 2001-2003.
Science editor Hort Science, 2001-2003, editor-in-chief, 2004^. Member awards committee Louisiana Farm Bureau, since 1988, Agribusiness Council, Monroe, since 1988.
Delegation leader People to People International, Spokane, Washington, since 1985. Member American Society for Horticultural Science (director, president southern region 1982-1983), Louisiana Academy of Sciences (secretary since 1997, president-elect since 1999, president since 2001), Research Center Administrators Society (director 1985), Calhoun Civic Club (president 1994-1995) Rotary Club (president 1987-1988), Exchange Club (president 1976-1977).
Married Margaret Elanor Wilson, September 25, 1965 (wid. February 1995); children: Jack, Rona, Jeff, Kyle. Married Jeanette Rogers Robbins, May 10, 1996.