Background

Barker, Newell Keith was born on February 7, 1937 in Vandalia, Illinois, United States. Son of Bud Arnold and Jennie Loretta Barker.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Texas Technology University, 1961. Certified, Dale Carnegie Institute, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1992.

Career

District mud engineer, Permian Mud Svc., Kermit, Texas, 1961-1965;sales engineer, Magcobar De Venezuela, Anaco, Venezuela., South America, 1965-1966;district engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company, Morichal, Venezuela., South America, 1966-1972;district superintendent, Thermo-Dyne, Inc., Carnegie, Oklahoma, 1972-1973;senior engineer, Sohio Petroleum Company, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, 1973-1974;chief branch of minerals, Osage Indian Agency, B.I.A., Pawhuska, Oklahoma, since 1974. Registered profile engineer, Oklahoma, Texas.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Oklahoma, Texas.

Works

• Other Work

  • Patentee in field. Contributor technical paper to professional publications.

Religion

Creed or other statements should be rejected as they may compromise each believer’s obligation to interpret Scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and within the community of faith.

Politics

The diversity inside the Church should be respected and supported. Open debate within the Church on certain political and social issues should be encouraged.

Views

Your desires, ambitions, goals, and purpose change as you begin to enjoy a close walk with a living God. During this change, the outward begins to reflect the inward and is something you will neither fear nor regret, but embrace.

Membership

Member Oklahoma Professional Engineers, Texas Professional Engineers, Society Petroleum Engineers, Wah-Shah-She #110 Masonic Lodge (worshipful master 1979, 92), Tulsa Scottish Rite (wise master of Rose Croix 1992), Osage County Scottish Rite Chapter (president 1982-1983), Wasono Shrine Club (president 1983), Barlesville Merri-Maker Shrine Clowns (president 1982-1987, 90-92), Honorary Order Kentucky Colonels, Clowns of America International, World Clown Association, International Shrine Clown Association, Central States Shrine Clown Association (president 1992), Kara Grotto (monarch 1989), Royal Arch Masons (high priest 1994, council illustrious master 1995, Commander 1996, Olympic Torch Bearer 1996).

Interests

• Other Interests

  Avocations: clowning, golf, fishing, hunting.

Connections

Married Pansy Jean LEathers, April 10, 1965. Children: Newell Keith II, Kash.

father:

Bud Arnold

mother:

Jennie Loretta Barker

spouse:

Pansy Jean LEathers

children:

Newell Keith II Barker

Kash Barker