Background
Robbins, David Walter was born on November 1, 1919 in W. Baden, Indiana, United States. Son of David Walter and Martha (Hagen) Robbins.
Robbins, David Walter was born on November 1, 1919 in W. Baden, Indiana, United States. Son of David Walter and Martha (Hagen) Robbins.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Indiana U., 1942; Master of Science, Indiana U., 1943.
Deputy director, Joint Export-Import Agency, United States and United Kingdom, 1947-1948;
deputy director, Joint Export-Import Agency, Frankfurt, Germany
vice president, Continental Ore Corporation, New York City, 1948-1952;
vice president, International Ore & Fertilizer Corporation, 1948-1952;
assistant vice president, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1952-1956;
vice president, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1956-1981;
executive vice president general development group, W.R. Grace & Company.
New York City, 1968-1974;
executive vice president, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1974-1986;
vice chairman, W.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1982-1986;
director, W.R. Grace & Company.
New York City, since 1982. Board directors Chemed Corporation & Omicare, Inc., Roto Rooter, Grace Energy Corporation.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Indiana U. School Business Academy Alumni Fellows, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Edith Petit, December 24, 1949;children: Marie France, Jack, Regis, Corinne, Nathalie.