Background
Allen, Robert Fay was born on October 7, 1923 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Fay O. and Ruth R. (Gorman) Allen.
Allen, Robert Fay was born on October 7, 1923 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Fay O. and Ruth R. (Gorman) Allen.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University, 1945.
With Carrier Corporation, since 1945, vice president, general manager unitary equipment division, 1972-1974, president Carrier Air Conditioning division, 1974-1975, corporation group vice president air conditioning division, executive vice president air conditioning and refrigeration group, since 1978, corporation president, 1981-1985, chairman, chief executive officer, since 1985. Director Lincoln National Bank-Central, Elizondo S.A., Le Compresseur Frigorifique S.A.
Member council Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, Syracuse University School Management. Trustee Le Moyne College College. Board directors Syracuse Opera Theatre.
Member President's National Alliance for Business. Member New York State Business Council (board directors), Manufacturers Association Central New York (board directors) Clubs: Century (Syracuse). Onondaga (Fayetteville, New York ).
Princeton (New York City).
Married Vivian R. Rott, May 31, 1951. Children: Kathleen, Joan, Barbara, Thomas, Robert.