Background
Roblin, Daniel Arthur was born on October 3, 1918 in Buffalo. Son of Daniel Arthur and Emma (Goldstein) Roblin.
Roblin, Daniel Arthur was born on October 3, 1918 in Buffalo. Son of Daniel Arthur and Emma (Goldstein) Roblin.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Lehigh University, 1939; D.B.A. (honorary), D'Younville College, 1980.
With, American Smelting & Refining Company, 1939-1941; vice president, Buffalo Housewrecking Company also chairman, Seaway Steel Corporation, 1946-1957; president, Roblin Inc., 1957-1961; president, chairman, Roblin Industries Inc., 1961-1984; chairman, Roblin Industries Inc., 1985-1986. Director Niagara Frontier Transit Company, 1962-1983, Marine Midland Trust Company, Western New York, 1968-1983, Bisonite Corporation, 1969-1983, Rand Capitol Corporation, 1970-1983, Empire of America Savings Association. Trustee Erie County Savings Bank.
President Erie County chapter National Foundation Infantile Paralysis, 1953-1955. Member-at-large Boy Scouts American, 1954-1986. Vice president Erie County council, 1954-1957.
Chairman Buffalo and Erie County Economics Development Corporation, 1962-1969. Executive Committee, board directors Greater Buffalo Development Foundation, 1964-1986. Treasurer, member Executive Committee Erie County Republican Committee, 1951-1966.
Trustee Edward J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, 1956-1964. Trustee Buffalo General Hospital, 1966-1986, chairman, 1980-1983. Member Executive Committee, board directors Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 1965-1968.
Executive Committee, trustee State University of New York at Buffalo Foundation, 1966-1986, chairman, 1973-1979. Co-chairman Buffalo and Erie County Labor/Management Council, 1975-1983. Bd.advisers Villa Maria College, 1967-1972.
Member administration board advisers Canisius College School Business, Buffalo, 1969. Chairman of the executive committee Erie County Industrial Development Agency. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1980.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946. Member American Iron and Steel Institute (director 1980-1986), Greater Buffalo Area Chamber of C. (director 1967-1969, vice president 1968-1969, 79-86), Empire State Chamber of C. (director 1979-1986), National Association of Manufacturers (director 1977-1986).
Married Gloria Landsman, May 22,1949. Children: Diane Roblin Finlayson, Daniel Arthur III.