Background
Sunderland, Robert was born on December 21, 1921 in Omaha. Son of Paul and Avis Marie (Peters) Sunderland.
Sunderland, Robert was born on December 21, 1921 in Omaha. Son of Paul and Avis Marie (Peters) Sunderland.
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstrn, Washington University, St. Louis, 1947; honorary Doctor of Laws, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1980.
With, Ash Grove Cement Company, Overland Park, Kansas, since 1947; secretary, assistant treasurer, Ash Grove Cement Company, 1953-1957; treasurer, Ash Grove Cement Company, 1957-1961; vice president, treasurer, Ash Grove Cement Company, 1961-1967; Chairman of the Board, Ash Grove Cement Company, 1967-1991; honorary chairman, Ash Grove Cement Company, since 1992.
Trustee The Sunderland Foundation, Kansas City. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946, Philippines. Member Kansas City Club, Shadow Glen Golf Club, Sigma Chi.
Married Terri Reed, November 21, 1959. Children— Sharon Marie, Lori Diane.