Robert Thomas Markel

Background

Markel, Robert Thomas was born on April 4, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Robert H. and Margaret T. Markel.

Education

Bachelor, Notre Dame University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Notre Dame University, 1975.

Career

Associate professor American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1969-1992. City councillor City of Springfield, 1978-1992, mayor, 1992-1996. Executive director Boston Management Consortium, since 1996.

Town administrator Town of Norfolk, Massachusetts, 2001—2005. Town manager Town of Ipswich, since 2005. Member Springfield Conservation Commission, 1976-1978, Springfield Preservation Trust, since 1982, local government advisory commission Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, 1982-1990.

Board directors World Affairs Council Western Massachusetts, since 1979, Massachusetts Municipal Association, Boston, 1981-1988. President Springfield City Council, 1986.

Achievements

• Robert Thomas Markel has been listed as a noteworthy town administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Stage West Resident Theatre, since 1987. Member American Political Science Association.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, fishing, running.

Connections

Married Mary C. Alby, August 5, 1967. Children: Robert J., Katharine C.

Father:

Robert H. Markel

Mother:

Margaret T. Markel

Spouse:

Mary C. Alby

child:

Katharine C. Markel

child:

Robert J. Markel