Background
Gimlin, Robert Charles was born on January 11, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Guy M. and Corinne M. Gimlin.
forest products company executive
Gimlin, Robert Charles was born on January 11, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Guy M. and Corinne M. Gimlin.
B.S.Me., Purdue University, 1942.
With, United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, 1945-1966;
vice president, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd. (name changed to Abitibi-Price Inc. 1979), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1966-1968;
group vice president, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd.
(name changed to Abitibi-Price Inc. 1979), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1974-1976;
president, chief operating officer, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd. (name changed to Abitibi-Price Inc.
1979), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1978-1979;
president, chief Executive officer, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd. (name changed to Abitibi-Price Inc. 1979), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1979-1983;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd.
(name changed to Abitibi-Price Inc. 1979), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1983-1987;
also board directors, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd. (name changed to Abitibi-Price Inc.
1979), Toronto, Ontario, Canada. President Abitibi Corporation, Birmingham, Michigan, 1968-1974. Chairman Abitibi-Price Sales Corporation, New York City, 1976-1978.
Board directors Fishery Products International Ltd., St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Served as officer United States Navy, 1942-1945.
Married Jane Elizabeth Haltom, April 19, 1942;children: Gail, Hal.
