Background
Brackbill, Robert Marshall was born on August 2, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Chester and Alma (Heubach) Brackbill.
Brackbill, Robert Marshall was born on August 2, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Chester and Alma (Heubach) Brackbill.
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Missouri School Mines, 1942. Professional Degree Petroleum Engineering, University Missouri, Rolla, 1969. DEngring(honorary), University Missouri, Rolla, 1983.
With Shell Oil Corporation, 1945—1965. General manager production Texas Pacific Oil, Dallas, 1965—1966, vice president production, 1966—1969, senior vice president, 1969—1975, executive vice president, 1975—1979, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1979—1983, chairman board directors, 1983—1984. Principal Brackbill Oil & Gas, since 1984.
Chairman Robertson Drilling Company, since 1986. Chairman board directors Dunigan Tool & Supply Company, 1970—1980. Arbitrator New York Stock Exchange.
Major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Trustee St. Mark's School Texas. President University Missouri-Rolla Alumni Association, 1974—1976, member development council. Board directors Dallas Opera.
Member of American Institute of Mining, Oklahoma Kansas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (past director), West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association, Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Society Petroleum Engineers, Indiana Petroleum Association American, American Petroleum Institute (Service award 1980), Northwood Club, Dallas Petroleum Club.
Married Catherine Elizabeth D'Amour, April 7, 1962. Children: Kathie Sue, Bobbie Sue, Mary Louise, R. Marshall.