Robert Lee Brock

Background

Brock, Robert Lee was born on December 27, 1924 in Pawnee Rock, Kansas, United States. Son of Eddie Ray and Vivian Orpha (Crawford) Brock.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Kansas, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, University Kansas, 1951. Juris Doctor (honorary), Washburn University, 1979.

Career

Attorney firm, Stinson, Mag, Thomson, McEvers & Fizzell, Kansas City, Missoury, 1951-1952; private practice, Topeka, 1952-1958; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Brock Hotel Corporation, Dallas, 1956-1986; now chairman, officer, Park Inns International, Inc. president, chief Executive officer, Trimark Hotel Corporation. Pioneer Holidays Inns. Creator Showbiz Pizza Place.

Developer Residence Inns Franchise System, Park Plaza Franchise System, Park Stes. Franchise System.

Achievements

• Robert Lee Brock has been listed as a noteworthy Hotel and restaurant executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Kansas Democratic State Committee, 1974-1975. Democratic chairman 2d Congressional District Kansas, 1966-1974. President Kansas Young Democratic Clubs, 1955-1961.

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member International Association Holiday Inns, American Hotel and Motel Association, President's Association, Kansas Hotel and Motel Association.

Connections

Married Cyndee Schumacher, April 20, 1985. Children from previous marriage: Robert Lee, Edward, Alan, Steven, Darin.

Father:

Eddie Ray Brock

Mother:

Vivian Orpha (Crawford) Brock

Spouse:

Cyndee Schumacher