Background
Burkholder, Robert Flohr was born on October 19, 1943 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel Raymond and Hazel Naomi (Flohr) Burkholder.
electrical engineer director of engineering
Burkholder, Robert Flohr was born on October 19, 1943 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel Raymond and Hazel Naomi (Flohr) Burkholder.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1965.
Electrical engineer Reliance Electric, Ashtabula, Ohio, 1965-1967. Project engineer Black & Decker, Towson, Maryland, 1967-1976, chief electrical engineer Easton, 1976-1981, engineering technical manager, 1981-1985, director engineering Shelton, Connecticut, since 1985. Co-inventor linear air compressor, 1974.
Inventor nylon line grass trimmer, 1981. Patentee in field.
Board directors Talbot County Vocational Technology Advisory Council, Easton, 1978-1985. Board directors, vice president Talbot County Young Men’s Christian Association, Easton, 1981-1985. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Married Lois Carolyn Mains, June 14, 1964. Children: Thomas Robert, John Michael.