Background
Morris, Robert Alan was born on September 9, 1934 in North Platte, Nebraska, United States. Son of Robert A. and Freda (Zediker) Morris.
Morris, Robert Alan was born on September 9, 1934 in North Platte, Nebraska, United States. Son of Robert A. and Freda (Zediker) Morris.
Bachelor of Business Administration, McCook (Nebraska) Junior College, 1954. Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1956. Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1957.
Reporter, editor, Chicago Tribune, 1958-1960; director public relations, BOAC, Chicago, 1960-1964; director communications, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, New York City, 1964-1977; vice president communications, Borg-Warner, Chicago, 1977-1986; vice president communications, General dynamics corporation, St. Louis, since 1986. Member Public Rels. Seminar, since 1978, Golden Workshop, New York City, since 1981.
Board of directors Family Personal Svc. Center, St. Louis, since 1986, Junior Achievement, Hazelwood, Missouri, since 1986, St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association, since 1988. With United States Army Reserve, 1957-1963.
Member Aerospace Industries Association American (communications council since 1987), Public Affairs Council (board directors since 1982), St. Louis Press Club, St. Louis Club, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Joyce D. Rigg, December 5, 1959. Children: Linda K., Laura D., Robert A.