Background
Rowan, Robert Dale was born on March 27, 1922 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Henry and Mabel Barbara (Streur) Rowan.
Rowan, Robert Dale was born on March 27, 1922 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Henry and Mabel Barbara (Streur) Rowan.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1947.
Audit supervisor, Touche, Ross and Company, Certified Public Accountant's, Detroit, 1947-1955; controller, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1955-1963; vice president, controller, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1963-1965; vice president finance, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1965-1969; executive vice president finance, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1969-1972; also board directors, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit president, chief operating officer, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1972-1974; president, chief Executive officer, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1974-1980; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1980-1981; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1981-1986; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, 1986-1988; chairman, Fruehauf Corporation, Detroit, since 1988. Board directors Fruehauf International Ltd., Fruehauf de Mexico, Fruehauf France S.A., Decatur Aluminum Company, Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc., also others.
Served to captain United States Army, 1942-1946, 50-52. Member Michigan Association Certified Public Accountant's, Detroit Chamber of Commerce, National Defense-Transportation Association Clubs: Oakland Hills Country, Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Economic, Renaissance (Detroit). Sky (New York City); Firestone Country (Akron, Ohio), Hundred.
Lodges: Masons.
Married Ruth Ann Lyons, June 17, 1983. Children: Richard Paul, Kristine Louise, Ruthanne Marie.