Background
Forney, Robert Clyde was born on March 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter Clyde and Hildur (Hoglund) Forney.
Forney, Robert Clyde was born on March 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter Clyde and Hildur (Hoglund) Forney.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1947. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1950.
With, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, since 1950; assistant general manager textile fibers department, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, 1970-1975; vice president, general manager, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, 1975-1977; vice president plastic products and resins, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, 1977-1978; senior vice president, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, 1979-1981; executive vice president, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware, 1981-1989; also board directors, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware retired, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Wilmington, 1989. Board directors Wilmington Trust Corporation.
Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Academy of Engineering, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Marilyn Glenn, April 3, 1948. Children: Gerald Glenn, Barbara Dale, Robert C.