Background
Burgess, Robert Ronald was born on December 2, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Doyle Eugene Burgess and Mildred Burgess (Sparks) Hamill.
Burgess, Robert Ronald was born on December 2, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Doyle Eugene Burgess and Mildred Burgess (Sparks) Hamill.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Memphis State University, 1967. Master of Education, Memphis State University, 1975. Doctor of Education (ABD), Memphis State University, 1979.
Director Teen Challenge, Vienna, Austria, 1971-1973. Religious affairs coordinator Memphis State University, 1973-1980. Director human resources The Peabody, Memphis, 1980-1981, General Electric/Radio Corporation of America, Memphis, New York City, 1981-1986.
Executive director The Promus Companies, Memphis, 1986-1999. Vice president human resources Argosy Gaming Company, Alton, Illinois, since 1999. Chairman coordinator council Professional Religious Association in Higher Education, New York City, 1978-1979.
Fund raiser WKNO Education Television, Memphis, 1989, United Way, Memphis, 1988. With United States Army, 1969-1971. Member Human Resources Association, Human Resources Planning Society (corporation sponsor since 1989), St. Louis Club.
Married Suzie Strong, June 28, 1985. 1 child, Mary Weldon.