Background
Hook, Robert Irving Van was born on January 21, 1942 in Rome, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert I. and Nell Van Hook.
Hook, Robert Irving Van was born on January 21, 1942 in Rome, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert I. and Nell Van Hook.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Clemson U., 1970.
Environmental scientist, Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1970-1990; director division environmental science, Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1990-1993; deputy director, Oak Ridge (Tennessee) National Laboratory, 1993-1995; executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Energy Research, Oak Ridge, 1995-1996; senior vice president, Lockheed Martin Energy Sys., Oak Ridge, 1996-1997; president, Lockheed Martin Energy Sys., Oak Ridge, since 1997. Chairman Energy Facility Contractors Group, Washington, 1996-1998.
Board of directors East Tennessee Economics Council, since 1994, Oak Ridge Boys Club, since 1994. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Association Ecosystem Centers (president 1991-1993), Oak Ridge Chamber of C. (board directors since 1995).
Married Nancy Hodges. Children: Christopher Mark, Sydney Allison.