Robert Giles Walker

Background

Walker, Robert Giles was born on February 4, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Giles and Jane (McMurray) Walker.

Education

AB, Princeton University, 1961; Bachelor of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1963.

Career

Architectural draftsman, Perkins & Will, Chicago, 1966-1970; architectural designer, Otis Associations, Northbrook, Illinois, 1970-1973; executive vice president, Otis Associations, Northbrook, Illinois, 1973-1979; president, Otis Associations, Northbrook, Illinois, 1979-1986; vice chairman, Otis Associations, Northbrook, Illinois, 1986-1990; chairman, Otis Associations, Northbrook, Illinois, since 1990. Commissioner, president Architectural Commission, Northfield, Illinois, 1973-1983.

Achievements

• Robert Giles Walker has been listed as a notable Architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner, president Northfield (Illinois) Park Department, 1979-1985. Governor Winnetka (Illinois) Cmty. House, since 1993; commissioner Zoning Board Appeal, Northfield, Illinois, since 1993.

Member American Institute of Architects, National Council Architectural Registration Board, Economics Clun Chicago, Chicago Commonwealth Club (board directors), Sunset Ridge Country Club (board dirs.1975-1979, 93-94).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, fishing, gardening, youth sports.

Connections

Married Coralyn Eleanor Ingersoll, August 19, 1961. Children: Robert I., Scott M., Jeffrey S.