Robert Clarke Wood

Background

Wood, Robert Clarke was born on May 29, 1944 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Milton William and June Elizabeth (Bear) Wood.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration, Cornell University, 1967.

Career

Chef Allentown College, 1967—1970. Manager Wood Central Commissary, Allentown, 1970—1974. Executive vice president M.W. Wood Enterprises, 1974—1978, president, since 1978.

Achievements

• Robert Clarke Wood has been listed as a noteworthy food service management executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors, treasurer Allentown Young Men’s Christian Association, 1983. Board directors Allentown Fair Association, 1984. President board associates Allentown Hospital.

Vice president board trustees Allentown Art Museum. Member advisory board Minsi Trailo Council Boy Scouts America. Board directors, treasurer Pennsylvania Special Olympics, 1982.

Member of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Association (director), National Restaurant Association.

Connections

Married Pauline Wally, April 20, 1980. 1 child Jonas Michael 1 stepchild Damian.

Father:

Milton William Wood

Mother:

June Elizabeth (Bear) Wood

Spouse:

Pauline Wally