Background
Vandivier, Blair Robert was born on December 24, 1955 in Rapid City, South Dakot. Son of Robert Eugene and Barbara Jean (Kidd) Vandivier.
Vandivier, Blair Robert was born on December 24, 1955 in Rapid City, South Dakot. Son of Robert Eugene and Barbara Jean (Kidd) Vandivier.
Butler University (Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, 1978). Indiana University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1981).
Associate, Henderson, Daily, Withrow, Johnson & Gross, Indianapolis, 1981-1983;
associate, partner, Johnson, Gross, Densborn & Wright, Indianapolis, 1983-1985;
of counsel, Johnson, Gross, Densborn & Wright, Indianapolis, 1985-1987;
vice president, secretary, Benchmark Products, Inc. (formerly Benchmark Chemical Corporation), Indianapolis, 1985-1991;
president, Benchmark Products, Inc. (formerly Benchmark Chemical Corporation), Indianapolis, since 1991;
also board directors, Benchmark Products, Inc.
(formerly Benchmark Chemical Corporation), Indianapolis
partner, Gross & Vandivier, Indianapolis, 1987-1989;
of counsel, Riley, Bennett & Egloff, Indianapolis, since 1990;
management representative, Pro Com, Limited liability company, since 1991. Vice president Seleco Inc., Indianapolis, 1988-1993, president, since 1993.
Member of committee Conner Prairie Settlement Fund Doctor, Indianapolis, 1983-1985, RileyRun, since 1987. Member regulatory study committee City of Indianapolis, 1993-1998. Member American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Assn (board directors young lawyers division 1982-1985), American Electroplaters and Surface Finisher's Society (Chairman.nat. law committee 1986-1997, president Indianapolis branch 1989, board of managers since 1997, technical conference board 1991-1997, chairman surface finishers annual technical conference and exhibition 1994, chairman surface finishers focus group since 1994, Technology Conference Board Recognition award 1996), National Association Metal Finishers (board directors since 1998), Metal Finishing Suppliers Association (special projects services committee, 1988-1993,chairman since 1993, chairman hazardous materials branch 1991-1993, trustee 1992-1995,vice president 1995-1997, president since 1997), Highland Golf Club, Highland Country Club (chairman insurance committee 1989-1994, golf. committee 1992-1994, board directors 1995-1997, chairman finance committee 1996-1997) Surface Finishing Industry Council (board directors, secretary 1997-1998, president 1999), Economics Club Indianapolis, Metal Finishing Foundation (president 1999), Delta Tau Delta (chairman 1987-1997, board directors Beta Zeta Foundation 1986, Outstanding Alumnus Beta Zeta chapter 1986).
Married Elizabeth Louise Watson, July 26, 1980. Children: Jessica Elizabeth, Jennifer Louise.