Robert Drury Franklin

Background

Franklin, Robert Drury was born on June 6, 1935 in Mead, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Sam Wesley and Frankie Marjorie (Gooding) Franklin.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1957. Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University, 1964.

Career

Petroleum engineer, Mobil Oil Corporation, Denver City, Texas, 1957-1959; production manager, Bayview Oil Corporation, Dallas, 1959-1965; secretary, director, Siboney Corporation, Dallas, 1965-1970; president, director, Northland Oils Ltd., Dallas, 1970-1989; president, director, Costa Resources, Inc., Dallas, since 1972; vice-president, director, International Oil & Gas Corporation, Dallas, 1979-1984.

Achievements

• Robert Drury Franklin has been listed as a reputable oil industry executive, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Republican Eagles, Washington. Member State Bar Texas, Indiana Petroleum Association American, Society Petroleum Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, Energy Club of Dallas, Mensa, Willow Bend Polo Club, Midland Country Club.

Interests

• Avocations: polo, tennis, skiing.

Connections

Married Barbara Jean Bellis, May 30, 1958 (divorced 1973). Children: Philip Foster, Elizabeth Jean.

Father:

Sam Wesley Franklin

Mother:

Frankie Marjorie (Gooding) Franklin

Spouse:

Barbara Jean Bellis

child:

Philip Foster Franklin

child:

Elizabeth Jean Franklin