Robert Boisseau Pamplin Sr.

Background

Sr., Robert Boisseau Pamplin was born on November 25, 1911 in Sutherland, Virginia, United States. Son of John R. and Pauline (Beville) P.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1933; postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1933-1934; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Portland (Oregon), 1972; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Warner Pacific College, 1976.

Career

With, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland, 1934-1976; secretary, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland, from 1936; administrative vice president, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland, 1952-1955; executive vice president, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland, 1955-1957; president, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland, 1957-1967; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Portland, from 1967; retired, 1976; with, R.B. Pamplin Corporation, since 1957; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, R.B. Pamplin Corporation, to 1996; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Mount Vernon Mills Inc. (subsidiary R.B. Pamplin Corporation), Greenville, South Carolina. retired, Mount Vernon Mills Inc. (subsidiary R.B. Pamplin Corporation), Greenville, South Carolina., 1996.

Connections

Married Mary K. Reese, June 15, 1940;1 child, Robert Boisseau Junior.

Father:

John R. P.

Mother:

Pauline (Beville) P.

Spouse:

Mary K. Reese

child:

Robert Boisseau Junior Sr.