Background
Brentlinger, William Brock was born on August 21, 1926 in Flora, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Kenneth and Frances (Maxwell) Brentlinger.
Brentlinger, William Brock was born on August 21, 1926 in Flora, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Kenneth and Frances (Maxwell) Brentlinger.
Student, Washington University, 1946-1947; Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College, 1950; Master of Arts, Indiana State University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1959.
Instructor speech, Greenville College, 1951-1959; department chairman, Greenville College, 1959-1962; dean of college, Greenville College, 1962-1969; dean college fine arts and committee, Greenville College, 1969-1992; interim president, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, 1992-1993; assistant to president, Lamar U., Beaumont, since 1993. Consultant higher education.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member International Council Fine Arts Deans, Speech Communication Association American, Texas Speech Association, Texas Association College Teachers, Texas Council Arts in Education (president), Phi Kappa Phi. Clubs: Rotary (Beaumont).
Married Barbara Jean Weir, December 29, 1946. Children: Gregory, Gary, Rebecca Anne, Garth, Barbara Sue.