Robert Heineman has been involved in the planning of The Woodlands from its inception for over 42 years with The Woodlands Development Company, founded by visionary George P. Mitchell. He has served as Vice President of Planning for the last 30 years. He received Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Architecture degrees, magna cum laude, from Rice University in 1969 and a Master's of Architecture degree in Urban Design from Harvard University in 1972.