Robert Daniel Timpany

Background

Timpany, Robert Daniel was born on February 24, 1919 in Panama, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Gibson and Mary (Daily) Timpany.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Illinois, 1940.

Career

Mining engineer, Peabody Coal Company, Marion, Illinois, 1940-1941; assistant engineer, New York Central, Indianapolis, 1941-1942; various positions to assistant general manager, New York Central, various locations, 1945-1958; general manager, New York Central, Syracuse, New York, 1958-1960; general manager, New York Central, Cleveland, 1960-1963; assistant vice president, operating administrator, New York Central, New York City, 1963-1968; assistant vice president, operating administration, assistant vice president passenger service, Penn Central, Philadelphia, 1968-1971; trustee, Central R.R. New Jersey, Newark, 1971-1979; president, chief Executive officer, director, Central Jersey Industries, Inc., Newark, 1979-1984; vice-chairman, Central Jersey Industries, Inc., Newark, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Robert Daniel Timpany has been listed as a noteworthy Railroad executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain C.E., United States Army, 1942-1945, PTO. Member American Runway Engineering Association (life), American Society Transportation and Logistics, Aronimink Golf Club (Newton Square, Pennsylvania), Innisbrook (Tarpon Springs, Florida), Masons, Kappa Delta Rho (Ordo Honorium award).

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Margaret Jane Robey. Children: Mary Suzanne, Robert Gibson.

Father:

Robert Gibson Timpany

Mother:

Mary (Daily) Timpany

Spouse:

Margaret Jane Robey

child:

Mary Suzanne Timpany

child:

Robert Gibson Timpany