Background
Cordell, Robert James was born on January 7, 1917 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Vail R. and Gertrude (Robison) Cordell.
Cordell, Robert James was born on January 7, 1917 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Vail R. and Gertrude (Robison) Cordell.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1939. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1949.
Instructor, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1946-1947; from instructor to assistant professor, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, 1947-1951; research paleontologist, research geologist, senior research geologist, Sun Oil Corporation, Abilene, Texas, 1951-1955; manager geological research, Sun Oil Corporation, Richardson, Texas, 1955-1963; senior section manager, senior research and professional scientist, Sun Company, Richardson, 1963-1977; president, Cordell Reports Inc., Richardson, 1977-1992. Member Executive Board Potential Gas committee, Colorado Springs, 1976-1982.
Board of directors Richardson Community Concerts Inc., Texas, 1958-1970, president, 1963-1964. Board directors Richardson Symphony Inc., 1962-1982, president, 1970-1971, Chairman of the Board, 1971-1972. Area chairman James Collins Campaign for United States Senate, Richardson, 1982.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (senior), Geological Society American (senior). Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (general chairman national convention 1975, Special Svc. award 1975, co-winner Special Publications award 1982), Dallas Geological Society (honorary life, president 1977-1978, Special Svc. award 1975, Research Publication award 1980), Society Sedimentary Geology.
Married Frances Regina Sparacio, September 20, 1942. Children: Victor V., David M., Margaret L.