Background
II, Robert Cunningham Pew, was born on June 4, 1923 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Robert Carroll and Bernice (Evans) P.
office equipment manufacturing company executive
II, Robert Cunningham Pew, was born on June 4, 1923 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Robert Carroll and Bernice (Evans) P.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Middletown Connecticut HHD (honorary), Aquinas College Doctor of Laws (honorary), Aquinas College.
Labor relations executive, Doehler-Jarvis Corporation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1948-1951; with, Steelcase Inc., Grand Rapids, since 1952; executive vice president, Steelcase Inc., 1964-1966; president, Steelcase Inc., 1966-1975; Chairman of the Board, president, Steelcase Inc., from 1975; formerly chairman, chief Executive officer, Steelcase Inc. Director Old Kent Financial Corporation, Foremost Corporation American.
Board control Grand Valley State College. Board directors Economic Development Corporation Grand Rapids, Michigan Strategic Fund, National Organization on Disability. Member Governor's Commission on Jobs and Economic Development Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
To captain United States Air Force, 1951-1952. Member Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce (director), Grand Rapids Employers Association (director), Chi Psi. Clubs: Lost Tree (North Palm Beach Florida).
Peninsular; University, Kent Country (Grand Rapids).
Married Mary Bonnell Idema, August 23, 1947. Children: Robert Cunningham, John Evans, Kate Bonnell.