Background
Matheny, Robert Lavesco was born on January 15, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Worth and Elsie Jane (Jones) Matheny.
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Matheny, Robert Lavesco was born on January 15, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Worth and Elsie Jane (Jones) Matheny.
Bachelor, Eastern New Mexico University, 1961. Master of Arts, Eastern New Mexico University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Arizona, 1975.
Assistant professor, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1968-1972; associate professor, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1972-1976; vice president Clovis campus, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1977-1980; executive vice president, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1981-1983; president, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1983-1989; professor department history, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, since 1989; director development and government relations, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, since 1989. Dean continuing education Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, 1980-1981.
Member Western History Association Clubs: New Mexico Amigos. Lodges: Rotary (Portales).
Married Sandra Hansen, July 6, 1973. Children: Nelda, Monica, Cali.