Background
Becker, Robert A. was born on March 3, 1920. Son of William and Eva (Kats) Becker.
Becker, Robert A. was born on March 3, 1920. Son of William and Eva (Kats) Becker.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, New York University, 1941. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Long Island University, 1949. Distributed control system (honorary), St. John's University, 1989.
Copywriter Plough Inc., Memphis, 1941-1942, Murray Breese Associates, New York City, 1944-1948. Professional advertising manager Squibb, 1949—1957. Advertising director Nepera Pharmaceutical Company, Yonkers, New York, 1953-1954.
Vice president Burdick & Becker Incorporated, New York York City, 1957-1961. President Robert A. Becker, Inc., 1958—1988, Hospital Publications, Inc., 1963-1984.
Board visitors Fordham University School Law, 1987-1990. Board directors Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, New York, 1995-1997, Collegiate Chorale, New York City, since 2000. Founder, president The Beethoven Society, New York City, 1976-1990.
Member Lotos Club.
Married Pearl Pehr, August 22, 1948. Son, David Jonathan; Married Nancy Gibbs, 1977.