Background
Orr, Samuel Joseph was born on July 28, 1953 in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Son of Noel Curtis and Rosemary (Rolwing) Orr.
Orr, Samuel Joseph was born on July 28, 1953 in Cairo, Illinois, United States. Son of Noel Curtis and Rosemary (Rolwing) Orr.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University Missouri, 1975. Master of Public Administration, University Missouri, 1987.
Soil conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Svc., Missouri, 1975-1978;
advisor soil and water conservation, Missouri Department Natural Resources, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1978-1980;
environmental specialist, Missouri Department Natural Resources, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1980-1983;
manager soil survey, Missouri Department Natural Resources, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1983-1994;
energy planner, Missouri Department Natural Resources, Jefferson City, Missoury, since 1994. Staff member Comm. Management Productivity, Jefferson City, 1994. Member inaugural committee Department National Resources Institute, Jefferson City, 1990-1992.
Member of advisory committee S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1987-1993.
Member American Society Public Administration (chapter president 1988-1989), Missouri Institute Public Administration (vice president 1994-1996), Soil and Water Conservation Society, Knights of Columbus, Lions (Jefferson City board directors 1991-1992), Gamma Sigma Delta, Pi Alpha Alpha, Sigma Xi.
Married Janice Mae Wankum, April 5, 1986. Children: Louisa Mae, Angela Rose.