Background
Powers, Robert Allan was born on June 24, 1926 in Cohoes, New York, United States. Son of William Kenneth and Christina (Rowley) Powers.
Powers, Robert Allan was born on June 24, 1926 in Cohoes, New York, United States. Son of William Kenneth and Christina (Rowley) Powers.
Bachelor of Science, University Vermont, 1951. Postgraduate, New York University, 1955.
Enlisted United States Army, 1943, advanced through grades to captain, served in PTO and Korea, resigned, 1958. Various administrative and finance positions Westvaco Corporation, Maryland and New York, 1956-1974. Managing director Westvaco Brazil, Sao Paolo, 1974-1979.
Treasurer Westvaco Corporation, New York City, 1979-1982, vice president, 1982-1983, senior vice president international, since 1983.
Chairman board trustees Pound Ridge (New York ) Community Council, 1981-1987. Councilman Pound Ridge Town Council, 1969-1973. Member zoning board of appeals, Pound Ridge, 1967-1969.
Co-president Middle School Association, Bedford, New York, 1971-1972. Member Waccabuc Country Club.
Married Carol Joyce Farmer, May 20, 1952. Children: Susan Jane, Steve Robert, Barbara Carol.