Bob R. Simpson

American businessman

Bob R. Simpson is an American businessman. He is the co-founder of XTO Energy and co-chairman of the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) team.2

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedBaylor University3

Simpson received a BS in accounting and an MBA from Baylor University. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2010.

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Career

In 1985, Simpson founded Cross Timbers Oil Company and has served as Chairman of the Board since July 1, 1996. In 2001, the name of the company was changed to XTO Energy. In 2009 XTO Energy was ranked 325th on the Forbes Global 2000. In December 2009, ExxonMobil announced a proposal to acquire XTO Energy for $41 billion. The merger was completed in June 2010.

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Personal life

  • BornTexas5
  • CitizenshipUnited States6

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