Robert David Swartz

Background

Swartz, Robert David was born on May 17, 1937 in New York City. Son of Sam and Frances (Hocheiser) Swartz.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia University, 1959. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1960. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1962.

Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, Illinois, 1967.

Career

Locations analyst, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1962; international location and market analyst, Sears, Roebuck & Company, Chicago, 1963-1967; faculty, Wayne State University, Detroit, since 1967; professor, chair department geography and urban planning, Wayne State University, 1978-1991. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Robert David Swartz has been listed as a noteworthy geography and urban planning educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association American Geographers, National Council Geographic Education.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Jean Lindsay, June 17, 1971. Children: John Ian, David James.

Father:

Sam Swartz

Mother:

Frances (Hocheiser) Swartz

Spouse:

Elizabeth Jean Lindsay

child:

John Ian Swartz

child:

David James Swartz