Robert K. Reeves

Robert K. “Bobby” Reeves of Houston, Texas, is a recently retired executive vice president, general counsel, and chief administrative officer from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Prior to Anadarko, Reeves served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for Ocean Energy, Inc., and its predecessor, Flores & Rucks, Inc. He was also a partner in the Onebane Law Firm of Lafayette, Louisiana. 

Reeves is an alumnus of LSU, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and law in 1978 and a juris doctor in 1982. He is married to Elizabeth F. Reeves (Art & Design, ’81) and has three children, all LSU graduates. The couple recently established the Robert K. and Elizabeth F. Reeves Endowed Scholarship.

Currently, Reeves serves as a member of the Board of Visitors of MD Anderson Cancer Center. He previously served on the board of Episcopal Health Foundation and the board of directors of Key Energy Services, Inc.; Western Gas Partners, LP; Western Gas Equity Partners, LP; St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System; Family Services of Greater Houston; and United Way of Greater Houston. 

What is your favorite memory involving LSU?
Attending home football games on a beautiful fall day and being on campus during the spring. 

What makes LSU unique?
The great mix of excellent academics, sports, and campus life—all on a beautiful campus. 

Why did you choose to attend LSU?
There was never another school—LSU was always what I considered the perfect college for me.

Why do you support LSU?
Because I want to see other students have experiences and opportunities for success like I had. 

If someone asked you why he/she should make a gift to LSU, what would you say?
You can start on a path to support LSU now and give more as you are financially able to. 

What is your vision for LSU, and how do you think philanthropy can drive that vision?
That LSU will be the premier university in the South—not just in Louisiana—with the financial resources and support to achieve that status. 

What motivated you to accept our invitation to be an inaugural member of the LSU Foundation National Board?
I want to be a part of helping LSU achieve the goals laid out by leadership and the LSU Foundation. 

What most excited you about being part of the National Board?
I look forward to reacquainting myself with old friends, meeting new friends, encouraging folks to be a part of the great LSU traditions, and helping LSU become the premier university in the South.