Background
Chapman, Robert Eugene was born on September 29, 1941 in St. Louis. Son of Earl L. and Evelyn D. (Hartney) Chapman.
educator hotel and food service executive
Chapman, Robert Eugene was born on September 29, 1941 in St. Louis. Son of Earl L. and Evelyn D. (Hartney) Chapman.
Associate of Arts, St. Martins Community College, Olympia, Washington, 1973. Bachelor of Science, Florida International University, 1976.
Enlisted United States Army, 1959, advanced through ranks to food service officer, 1959-1979. Retired, 1979; instructor Indiana U.-Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1977-1979. Hotel manager Spring Mill Inn, Mitchell, Indiana, 1979-1982.
Instructor Northwood Institute, West Baden, 1982-1983. Associate professor Jefferson Community College, Louisville, since 1983. Program coordinator Jefferson Community College, since 1983.
Consultant in field.
Member Kentucky Board Education on food service, Lexington, 1984-1986. Pilot Clarksville Civil Air Patrol, Clarksville, Indiana, since 1984. Member American Academy Chefs, Kentucky Chefs Association (officer since 1976, certification chair since 1984, Culinary Educator of Year 1983-1986, Chef of Year 1985), Indianapolis Chefs Association (president 1976-1978).
Married Linda L. Strother, October 26, 1980. Children: Sonja, Sandy, Anna, Lesa, Michael, Christina.