William Robert Barr

Background

Barr, William Robert was born on October 25, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Webb and Marion (Squire) Barr.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University of Michigan, 1970; MSIE, University of Michigan, 1974; Master of Business Administration, Western Michigan U., 1977.

Career

Industrial engineer, Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, 1974-1982; program manager, Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1982-1991; president, William Barr Association Inc., Augusta, since 1991. Instructor Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, 1980-1992.

Achievements

• William Robert Barr has been listed as a noteworthy Industrial engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active ordinance committee Ross Township, Michigan, 1987, chairman road improvement committee, 1989, active zoning board, 1995-1999. With United States Army, 1972-1973. Member NSPE, Institute Industrial Engineers (chapter officer since 1995), Industrial and Ops.Engring.

Academy University of Michigan, Alpha Pi Mu, Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking, tennis, cross-country skiing.

Connections

Married Diane Gayle Buddemeier, June 25, 1988.

Father:

Robert Webb Barr

Mother:

Marion (Squire) Barr

Spouse:

Diane Gayle Buddemeier