Robert A. Best

Background

Best, Robert A. was born on August 23, 1937 in Long Beach, New York, United States. Son of George Robert and Josephine (La Spina) Best.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Villanova University, 1959. Master of Arts in Economics, Catholic University, 1962.

Career

International economist, United States Treasury, Washington, 1962-1964; senior economist, International Economics Policy Association, Washington, 1964-1966; chief economist, United States Senate Finance Committee, Washington, 1966-1978; executive vice president, American Export League, Washington, 1978-1982; president, Allen-Best Association, Washington, 1983-1988; president, Pacific Trade & Investment Corporation, 1988-1989; president, Private Sector Initiatives Foundation, Washington, since 1989. President Best Associations, Washington, since 1983. Consultant World Bank, Washington, 1989-1991.

Achievements

• Robert A. Best has been listed as a noteworthy foundation administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Tenley Study Center, Washington, Gift of Peace, Washington, 1990.

Connections

Father:

George Robert Best

Mother:

Josephine (La Spina) Best