J. Robert Benz

Robert Benz
  • B.S. Civil Engineering and Business Administration 1964
  • Vice President, Phillips Petroleum Company
  • Elected 2011

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Biography —

Robert Benz served a distinguished career with Phillips Petroleum Company in positions that included vice president of the Worldwide Rubber Chemicals Division and vice president of International Business Development for Chemicals.  He has served on the School of Engineering Advisory Board for more than 20 years and is a member of the School of Business Board of Advisors. The KU School of Engineering awarded him the Distinguished Engineering Service Award in 2009.