Background
Gilmore, Robert Eugene was born on May 4, 1920 in near Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Myron E. and Lillian G. (Mallm) Gilmore.
Gilmore, Robert Eugene was born on May 4, 1920 in near Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Myron E. and Lillian G. (Mallm) Gilmore.
Graduated from high school. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bradley University, 1984.
With, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, since 1938; president, Caterpillar France, Grenoble, 1963-1968; general manager United States manufacturing plants, Caterpillar France, Grenoble, 1968-1969; vice president United States manufacturing plants, Caterpillar France, Grenoble, 1969-1973; executive vice president, Caterpillar France, Grenoble, 1973-1977; president, chief operating officer, Caterpillar France, Grenoble, 1977-1985; also director, Caterpillar France, Grenoble. Board directors Santa Fe Pacific Corporation, Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines, Inc. Board directors emeritus Small and Medium Size Enterprises Manufacturing Engineering Education Foundation.
Associate trustee Bradley University 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Society Manufacturing Engineers Clubs: Peoria Country. Union League (Chicago).
Married Marguerite A. Best, May 1, 1948. Children: Christine Ann, Scott Eugene.