Background
Short, Robert Henry was born on October 15, 1924 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. Son of Judge Haywood and Henrietta Luella (Lyon) Short.
Short, Robert Henry was born on October 15, 1924 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. Son of Judge Haywood and Henrietta Luella (Lyon) Short.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Oregon, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy in Humane Letters (honorary), Linfield College, 1984.
City editor, Klamath Falls Herald and News, 1950-1952; director public relations, Water and Elec. Board, Eugene, Oregon, 1952-1955; manager public information, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1955-1957; assistant to chairman, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1957-1962; vice president, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1962-1971; senior vice president, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1971-1973; executive vice president, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1973-1977; president, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1977-1980; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1980-1988; retired, Portland General Electric Company, Oregon, 1989. Board director First Interstate Bank of Oregon.
Board directors Oregon Indiana Colleges Foundation, Oregon Health Science University. Trustee Oregon Graduate Institute, Hearing and Speech Institute With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Portland Golf Club, Arlington Club.
Married Ruby Madalyn Rice, August 1, 1946. Children: Robert L., Victoria (Mistress Gregory Baum), Casey.