Bob L. Herd Foundation

Mr. Bob L. Herd is the President and Founder of Herd Producing Co Inc. He graduated from Mesquite High School, Mesquite, Texas, and went on to serve for four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After completing his tour of duty, Mr. Herd earned a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech in 1957. Among the many honors Mr. Herd has received for his work in the petroleum industry is the Society of Petroleum Engineers 1993 Pioneer Award in the Field of Energy. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME, East Texas Association of Petroleum Landmen, and the East Texas Geological Society.

A very dedicated citizen, Mr. Herd has served on numerous civic committees in the Tyler, Texas, area as well as on the board of directors for the Tyler Museum of Art; the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler; the University of Texas at Tyler Educational Foundation; the East Texas Hospital Foundation; United Way of Tyler; and Interfirst Bank of Tyler, N.A. Mr. Herd belongs to a variety of organizations, including Marvin United Methodist Church, the East Texas Symphony Association, the Tyler Museum of Art, the Tyler Petroleum Club, Hollytree Country Club, La Costa Country Club, and Garden of the Gods Country Club. He also is past president of the Willow Brook Country Club. When he is not busy with his work or other obligations, Mr. Herd enjoys spending time with his wife, Pat; their five children, Rod, Jeff, Greg, Kelli, and Staci; and their seven grandchildren. He also likes to golf, hunt, and fish.