Background
Karban,, Robert was born on April 6, 1945 in Louisville. Son of Robert and Mary Laverne (Patrick) Karban.
Karban,, Robert was born on April 6, 1945 in Louisville. Son of Robert and Mary Laverne (Patrick) Karban.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan, 1968. Master of Business Administration, Case Western Reserve University, 1973.
Chief inspector Chevrolet Transmission Plant, Parma, Ohio, 1981. Maintenance manager Chrysler Transmission Plant, Kokomo, Indiana, 1985-1987, production manager, 1987-1989. Plant manager Chrysler Casting Plant, since 1989.
General manager Mid American Steel Corporation, Cleveland, 1982-1984, Arwood Corporation, Dallas, 1984-1985. Member planning committee Purdue Kokomo Advisory Council, l988—. Adjunct professor Purdue University.
Loaned executive United Way, Cleveland, l972, 73, 76. Fund raising section chairman Boy Scouts American, Cleveland, l973. Fund raising chairman Junior Achievement, Cleveland, l975, Girl Scouts United States of America, Cleveland, l976-79.
Member American Society for Quality Control (certified, advisory board North Center Indiana chapter l987—), Society Manufacturing Engineers, Masons.
Married Dianne Patricia Baran, September 30, l967. Children: Tami Dianne, Kandi Lorainne, Robert III.