Background
Fancher, Robert Burney was born on December 13, 1940 in Wharton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Robert Burney and Lillian Olga (Steele) Fancher.
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Robert Burney Fancher
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1966. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Arkansas, 1971.
Career
Enlisted as airman, United States Air Force, 1960; second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1966; advanced through grades to captain, United States Air Force, 1969; electronics officer, United States Air Force, Fort Meade, Maryland., 1967-1970; resigned, United States Air Force, 1970; engineer, Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1972-1975; rate engineer, Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1975-1976; director computer services, Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1976-1977; director corporation services, Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1977-1984; vice president corporation services, Empire District Electric Company, Joplin, Missouri, 1984-1995; vice president finance, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Deacon Villa Heights Christian Church, Joplin, 1975-1986, elder, since 1987. Member Society Professional Engineers (Southwest Missouri chapter president 1978-1979), Arkansas Academy Electrical Engineering (president 1989), Edison Electric Institute (rate committee, strategic planning committee, finance committee), Missouri Valley Electric Association, Rotary (board directors since 1992, secretary-treasurer 1993-1994, president-elect 1994-1995, president 1995-1996).
Interests
Connections
Married Patricia Elizabeth Donahae, March 25, 1967. Children: Terri Michele, John Robert, Samuel Joseph.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican