Robert Lee Parker Sr.

Background

Sr., Robert Lee Parker was born on July 16, 1923 in Tulsa. Son of Gifford Clevel and Gladys Carolyn (Baker) P.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1944; honorary Doctor of Laws, John Brown U., 1967; honorary Doctor of Laws, Oral Roberts U., 1977.

Career

With, Parker Drilling Company, since 1947; owner, manager, Parker Drilling Company, since 1953; president, Parker Drilling Company, 1954-1992; Chairman of the Board, Parker Drilling Company, since 1967. Board directors CWI, Inc. Director Bank Oklahoma.

Chairman National Energy Task Force, 1981-1982.

Membership

Chairman St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, University Texas Engineering Foundation. Trustee U. Tulsa, 1st Methodist Church, Tulsa. Board directors Tulsa Young Men’s Christian Association, Junior Achievement, Southern Methodist U.

Active Boy Scouts American Served with United States Army, 1945-1947. Member American Petroleum Institute, International Association Drilling Contractors, Okla.Ind. Petroleum Association, Society Professional Engineers.

Connections

Married Catherine Mae McDaniel, December 16, 1944. Children: Robert Lee, Carolyn Louise, Debra Annual.

Father:

Gifford Clevel P.

Mother:

Gladys Carolyn (Baker) P.

Spouse:

Catherine Mae McDaniel

child:

Robert Lee Sr.

child:

Carolyn Louise Sr.

child:

Debra Annual Sr.