Background
Armstrong, Robert Baker was born on July 5, 1914 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Griffey and Savilla (Baker) Armstrong.
Armstrong, Robert Baker was born on July 5, 1914 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Griffey and Savilla (Baker) Armstrong.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1936; Master of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1939.
Research assistant industrial research Department, University Pennsylvania, 1936-1939; instructor economics, Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) College, 1939-1941; economist, Office Price Administration, 1942-1943; price executive, textile branch, Office Price Administration, 1946-1947; manager business analysis department, North America Rayon Corporation and American Bemberg Corporation, 1947-1949; with, American Enka Company, North Carolina, 1949-1980; assistant vice president manufacturing, American Enka Company, North Carolina, 1957-1960; treasurer, American Enka Company, North Carolina, since 1960; vice president, American Enka Company, North Carolina, since 1969; also board directors, American Enka Company, North Carolina. Consultant Office Price Stabilization, 1950-1951.
Member of advisory board Kate B. Reynolds Health Care Trust, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1973-1978. Board directors Asheville Cmty. Concert Association, Thoms Health Superior vena cava syndrome Foundation, Asheville, Deerfield Retirement Cmty., Asheville, Cmty.
Foundation Western North Carolina. Commissioner Town of Biltmore Forest, 1985-1995. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve,1943-1946.
Member Western Carolina Manufacturers Association (president 1971-1974), University Club (New York City), Biltmore Forest Country Club, Downtown Club (Asheville), Forecasters of New York, Rotary.
Married Elizabeth Brownell Nicely, June 8, 1940 (deceased October 1978). Children: Robert Nicely, Richard Brownell, Bruce Griffey. Married Revonda Cable Massey, November 28, 1980.