Background
Robinson, Larry J. B. was born on October 28, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Barther and Minnie (Rapport) Robinson.
Robinson, Larry J. B. was born on October 28, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Barther and Minnie (Rapport) Robinson.
Bachelor cum laude, Ohio State University, 1950. Master of Business Administration with distinction, Harvard University. D. Business Administration, Harvard University, 1953.
Doctorate (honorary), Lake Erie College.
Research associate Bureau Business Research, Harvard University Business School, 1952-1955. Assistant to chief executive Material Service Company, Chicago, 1955-1959. Vice president finance National Semiconductor, Danbury, Connecticut, 1960-1980.
President, Chief Executive Officer J.B. Robinson Company, Jewelers Incorporated., Cleveland.
President jewelry and sporting goods division West.R. Grace & Company. New York City, 1980-1984.
Principal partner Stations KWK-FM and KGLD-Department of Administration and Management, Saint Louis, Brainard Place office building, Cleveland. Principal partner, owner WMJI-WBB6, Cleveland, WERE-WNCX, Cleveland.
Adjunct Professor Case Western Reserve University
Chairman venture capital and investments Robinson Group. Volunteer assistant to Mayor Michael R. White, Cleveland. Board directors Selected Mutual Funds.
Board of directors Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Cleveland Orchestra, Downtown Development Council, Convention Bureau, Roundtable, New Cleveland Campaign.
Past president Citizens League, City Club of Cleveland. Trustee Cleveland 500 Foundation;past vice president Urban League Cleveland, Cleveland Institute Music.
Numerous other civic activities. Named Ohio Businessman of Year, 1984, Citizen of Year, Cleveland Area Board Realtors, 1983, Advertising Person of Year, Cleveland Advertising Club.
Alumni Citizenship award Ohio State University Alumni Association.
Board directors Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Cleveland Orchestra, Downtown Development Council, Convention Bureau, Roundtable, New Cleveland Campaign. Past president Citizens League, City Club of Cleveland. Trustee Cleveland 500 Foundation.
Past vice president Urban League Cleveland, Cleveland Institute Music. Numerous other civic activities. Member National Jewelry Industry Council (board directors), Cleveland Bar Association (trustee), Harvard Business School Club of Cleveland (past president, Business Statesman of Year 1980), Associated Harvard Alumni (business school representative), Harvard National Alumni Association (secretary, treasurer).
Married Barbara A. Shultz, May 23, 1953. Children: Lisa, James, John.