Background
MCFARLANE, Robert was born on July 12, 1937 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of William McFarlane and Alma Carl.
MCFARLANE, Robert was born on July 12, 1937 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of William McFarlane and Alma Carl.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1959. Master of Science in Strategic Studies magna cum laude, Institute des Hautes Etudes, Geneva, 1967.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1959, advanced through ranks to lieutenant colonel, 1975, retired, 1979. White House fellow, executive assistant President's Council Legislation Affairs, 1971—1972. Military assistant to secretary United States Department State, 1973—1975, counselor, 1981—1982.
Executive assistant to assistant to President for national security affairs National Security Council, 1975—1976, special assistant to President, 1976—1977, deputy assistant to the President for national security affairs, 1982—1983, assistant to President for national security affairs, 1983—1985. Research fellow National Defense University, Washington, 1977—1978. Member professional staff United States Senate Armed Services Committee, 1979—1981.
Presidential envoy to Middle East The White House, 1983. Counselor Center for Strategic & International Studies, 1987—1989. Founder Global Energry Investors.
Founder, principal Energy & Communications Solution, LLC. Board directors Vadium Tech, Inc., since 2002.
Professional Staff Senate Commission, on Armed Services 1979-1981.
Son of William doddridge and Alma (Carl) McFarlane. Married Jonda Louise Riley, 1959. Children: Lauren, Scott, Melissa.