Robert Dudley Templeton

Background

Templeton, Robert Dudley was born on May 3, 1950 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles Clark and Ann Hathaway (Lewis) Templeton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1973. Master of Journalism, University North Texas, Denton, 1981.

Career

Newspaper reporter, The Eagle, Bryan, Texas, 1973-1974; editor, The Hereford (Texas) Brand, 1974-1977; editor, writer, S.W. Business Magazine and Finance Trend Newspaper, Dallas, 1978-1982; communications specialist, European Democrat Students Corporation, Dallas, 1982-1984; public relations manager, Texas Credit Union League, Dallas, 1984-1986; instructor, Eastfield College, Dallas, 1983-1986; Allison chair journalism, Midland (Texas) College, since 1986. Freelance writer and photographer. Communications consultant Exxon Corporation, Midland,1991.

Achievements

• Robert Dudley Templeton has been listed as a notable communications educator, writer, photographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board director, scoutmaster, vice president Buffalo Trail county Boy Scouts American, since 1986. Board directors, secretary Midland Teachers Credit Union, since 1992. Member administrative board St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Midland, since 1986.

Member Texas Community College Journalism Association (president 1994-1996), Texas Press Association, Texas Intercoll. Press Association (contest coordinator 1983-1997), Community College Journalism Association (Vice-President 1993-1994), Permian Basin Advertising Federation (board directors 1990-1994), College Media Advisers.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, backpacking, camping.

Connections

Married Lois Jeanette Firmin, December 28, 1971. Children: Mark David, Brian Matthew.

Father:

Charles Clark Templeton

Mother:

Ann Hathaway (Lewis) Templeton

Spouse:

Lois Jeanette Firmin

child:

Brian Matthew Templeton

child:

Mark David Templeton