Robert W. Lawless

Robert William Lawless (born February 13, 1937) is an American academic and executive.[1] He served as president of Texas Tech University from 1989 to 1996 and president of the University of Tulsa from 1996 to 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (1964) from the University of Houston and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1968) from Texas A&M University in operations research. Lawless has also served as executive vice president and chief operations officer of Southwest Airlines from 1985 to 1989,[2] after serving in various positions with the airline, including vice president for finance and chief financial officer.[3]

Robert W. Lawless
President of Texas Tech University
In office
1989–1996
Preceded byLauro Cavazos
Succeeded byDonald R. Haragan
President of the University of Tulsa
In office
1996–2004
Preceded byRobert Donaldson
Succeeded bySteadman Upham
Personal details
Born (1937-02-13) February 13, 1937
Baytown, Texas, U.S.
Alma materLee College
University of Houston
Texas A&M University

References

  1. "Southwest Airlines Co. 1988 Annual Report" (PDF). Southwest Airlines Investor Relations. 27 January 1989. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  2. http://newsok.com/background-robert-w.-lawless/article/2529622
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