Background
Couch, Robert Chesley was born on September 23, 1930 in Troy, Alabama, United States. Son of James Joshua and Margaret (White) Couch.
Couch, Robert Chesley was born on September 23, 1930 in Troy, Alabama, United States. Son of James Joshua and Margaret (White) Couch.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1953. M.Hosp. Administrn., Georgia State University, 1957. Consultant, Georgia State Health Department, Atlanta, 1955-1956.
Administrator Cherokee County Hospital, Centre, Alabama, 1957-1959.
President Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee, 1959-1992. Retired; consultant to surgeon general United States Air Force, 1973-1983.
Past president Cumberland County American Red Cross, Tennessee, since 1960, United Fund of Cumberland County, since 1966.
Served to colonel United States Air Force Reserve, 1953—1983. Consultant Georgia State Health Department, Atlanta, 1955—1956. Administrator Cherokee County Hospital, Center, Alabama, 1957—1959.
President Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, Tennessee, 1959—1992. Consultant to surgeon general United States Air Force, 1973—1983.
President Cumberland County American Red Cross, Tennessee, since 1960, United Fund Cumberland County, since 1966. Member of Crossville Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Hospital Association (Distinguished Service award 1989), American Hospital Association, Healthcare Finance Management Association, American College Hospital Administrs., Exchange Club (president 1963), Rotary.
Married Barbara Allen Joyce, September 3, 1952. Children: Joyce, Gayle, Leslie, Karen.