Background
Sharpe, Robert Francis was born on March 29, 1921 in Buffalo. Son of Bertram Francis and Agnes (Coppinger) Sharpe.
equipment manufacturing company executive
Sharpe, Robert Francis was born on March 29, 1921 in Buffalo. Son of Bertram Francis and Agnes (Coppinger) Sharpe.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1942.
With, Duriron Company, since 1946; manager pump sales, Duriron Company, Dayton, 1955-1958; director research, development, Duriron Company, 1958-1963; vice president plastics operations, Duriron Company, 1963-1965; executive vice president, Duriron Company, 1967-1968; president, chief operating officer, Duriron Company, 1968-1969; president, Duriron Company, 1969-1976; chief Executive officer, Duriron Company, 1969-1979; Chairman of the Board, Duriron Company, 1978-1983.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, Hydraulic Institute.
Married Audrey Rembe, July 10, 1943. 1 son, Robert Francis.