Background
Spearman, Mark Leroy was born on August 30, 1954 in Tulsa.
Spearman, Mark Leroy was born on August 30, 1954 in Tulsa.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Sam Houston State University, 1976. Mechanical Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1986.
Industrial engineer, Monsato Company, Texas City, Texas, 1978-1982; systems analysis, Superior Oil Corporation, Houston, 1982-1983; associate professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1986-1995; associate professor, Georgia Institute Technology, Atlanta, since 1995.
Member Institute of International Education, American Production and Inventory Control Society (board directors Chicago chapter 1991-1993), Institute Management Science (faculty advisor 1986-1992), Production Operations Management Society (board directors since 1990, secretary since 1991), Operations Research Society of America (president Houston chapter 1981).
Son of Robert F. and Patsy Ruth (Creekmore) S. Married Blair Adrienne Murray, November 22, 1983. Children: Jacob, William, Rebekah.