Background
Dryden, Robert Charles was born on January 17, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter E. and Virginia Bell (Hammitt) Dryden.
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Dryden, Robert Charles was born on January 17, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter E. and Virginia Bell (Hammitt) Dryden.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1959; Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1977.
Staff engineer, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, 1960-1964; general supervisor, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, 1964-1966; superintendent, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, 1966-1969; division manager, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, 1969-1970; department head, Caterpillar Tractor Company, San Leandro, California, 1970-1972; plant manager, Caterpillar Tractor Company, San Leandro, California, 1972-1975; plant manager, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Aurora, Illinois, 1976-1979; managing director, president, Caterpillar Belgium S.A., 1980-1981; vice president, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, since 1982. Board directors Caterpillar World Trading Corporation, Peoria, Caterpillar Indsl.Products, Caterpillar Logistics Superior vena cava syndrome Inc.
Member of advisory board Young Women’s Christian Association, Peoria, since 1987. Governor Illinois Young Representatives, 1965. Board directors Junior Achievement Bay Area, Oakland, California, 1973-1975.
Member American Management Association.
Married Judith Anne King, June 24, 1956. Children: Jeffrey, John, James, Joel, Joanna.