Background
Black, Robert Samuel was born on April 28, 1933 in Goodnight, Texas, United States. Son of Alford Morris and Lillie Lynn (Radcliffe) Black.
consultant engineering executive
Black, Robert Samuel was born on April 28, 1933 in Goodnight, Texas, United States. Son of Alford Morris and Lillie Lynn (Radcliffe) Black.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Technology University, 1955.
Telecommunication engineer, Creole Petroleum Corporation, Punto Fijo, Vennezuela, 1955-1957;
telecommunication engineer, Humble Pipe Line Company, Houston, 1957-1965;
engineering supervisor, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Houston, 1965-1972;
vice president, Exxon Comm. Company, Houston, 1972-1990;
private practice, Houston, since 1990. Vice-chairman Land Mobile Comm.
Council, Washington, 1970-1972.
Board directors Wycliffe Bible Translators, 1975, Industrial Telecommunications Association, Washington, 1985-1990. Member Fellow- Radio Club American, American Petroleum Institute (chairman telecommunications committee 1983-1985), Energy Telecomms. and Electrical Association (president 1970-1975).
Married Linda Carol Pirtle, March 14, 1959. Children: Robert Andrew, Samuel Alan.