Background

Ball, Robert Allan was born on December 9, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Walter Henry Ball and Mary Francis (Bader) Gorman.

Education

Student, Akron University. Graduate, Gemological Institute America.

Career

With sales department Henry B. Ball Company, Akron, 1974-1982, manager Canton, Ohio, since 1983.

Achievements

• Robert Allan Ball has been listed as a noteworthy retail jewelry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member committee Hall of Fame Fashion Show, Canton, 1985. Member American Gem Society (registered jeweler, certified gemologist, certified gemologist/appraiser), Ohio Guild American Gem. Society (vice president 1981-1983, president 1984-1986), Ohio Jewelers Association (board directors since 1982), Greater Canton Chamber of Commerce (ambassador 1984, 85).

Interests

• Golf, backgammon, sailing.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Alandar, September 19, 1981. Children: Jennifer Lee, Robert Allan II, Kathryn Anne.