Background
Parrott, Robert Belgrove was born on February 1, 1913 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Alfred H. and Pearl (Canniff) Parrott.
grain merchant agribusiness consultant
Parrott, Robert Belgrove was born on February 1, 1913 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Alfred H. and Pearl (Canniff) Parrott.
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1935. Honorary Doctor of Laws, North Dakota State University, 1960.
Vice president Northwest division Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, 1935-1956. Senior executive vice president Central Soya Company, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1956-1978. Also director; president Robert B. Parrott Inc.
(Agribusiness Consultant), 1978-1987. Director Early and Daniel Industries Inc., Zapata-Haynie Company, New Orleans, General Grain Company, Tidewater Grain Company, Philadelphia, Manna Pro Corporation.
Trustee North Dakota State University. Board directors Chicago Board Trade, Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Member National Grain Trade Council (board), Grain and Feed Dealers National Association (board), Minneapolis Grain Exchange,, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Blue Key, Sigma Chi.
Clubs: Mason (Shriner), Quest, Fort Wayne Country. Union League (Chicago).
Married Paula C. Verne, June 14, 1938. Children: Michael, Christopher, Stephen.