Background
Emken, Robert Allan was born on June 13, 1929 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Cecil Wheeler and Grace (Hill) Emken.
Emken, Robert Allan was born on June 13, 1929 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Cecil Wheeler and Grace (Hill) Emken.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1951. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1957.
Staff accountant, Stoy, Malone & Company, Washington, 1956-1958; comptr., Richard Joshua Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1958-1970; comptr., Richard Joshua Reynolds Industries, Winston-Salem, 1970-1975; executive vice president, Sea-Land Service subsidiary, Edison, New Jersey, 1975-1979; vice president finance and administration, Richard Joshua Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1979-1983; executive vice president finance and administration, Richard Joshua Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1983-1989; retired, 1992. Board of managers Wachovia Bank and Trust Company.
Trustee Winston-Salem Arts Council. Chairman board trustees Winston-Salem State University Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1951-1954. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Finance Executives Institute.
Married Constance Cook, May 1, 1954. Children: Judith, Janice, Robert A.