Background
Mendenhall, Robert W. was born on November 18, 1954 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Winton L. and Margaret E. (Kerr) Mendenhall.
education technology executive
Mendenhall, Robert W. was born on November 18, 1954 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Winton L. and Margaret E. (Kerr) Mendenhall.
Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 2003.
General manager Wicat Institute, Orem, Utah, 1977-1980. President, director Wicat Systems Inc., 1980—1992. Executive vice president, director Jostens Learning Corporation, San Diego, 1992—1994.
General manager International Business Machines Corporation K-12 Education, Atlanta, 1994—1996, executive consultant, 1997—1998. President Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, since 1999. Member board business and economic development State of Utah, 1997—2001.
Member Commission Technology and Adult Learning, 1999—2000. Advisory board Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2003—2004. Member Secretary of Education's Commission on Future of Education, 2005—2006.
Missionary and bishop Latter Day Saints Church. Board director Oquirrh Institute, 2002—2007. Board director and chair Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, 1980—2000.
Married Kathleen A. White, August 26, 1978. Children: Jamie, Robert, Christina, Virginia, Kathleen, Lori.