Background
Cockrum, Robert Barrett was born on December 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Barrett William and Mabel Marie Cockrum.
Cockrum, Robert Barrett was born on December 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Barrett William and Mabel Marie Cockrum.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Indiana University, 1970. Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1974.
Tax staff, Arthur Young & Company, Milwaukee, 1974-1977; professor taxation, Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, 1977-1988; president, R.B. Cockrum, Inc., Certified Public Accountant, Fort Wayne, since 1980. Chair accounting department Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, 1980-1984.
President Alpha Sigma Phi Alumni Corporation, Bloomington, Indiana, since 1984. Board directors Encore, Fort Wayne, 1981, Make A Wish Foundation, Fort Wayne, 1986. Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, American Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Indiana Certified Public Accountant Society Clubs: The Board.
Married Jamie Brereton Burgoon, August 15, 1970. Children: Robert B. Junior, Alice Wheeler.