Background
Svenson, Robert Henry was born on May 31, 1921 in Baltimore. Son of Robert Henry and Miriam (McElhose) Svenson.
Svenson, Robert Henry was born on May 31, 1921 in Baltimore. Son of Robert Henry and Miriam (McElhose) Svenson.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 1944.
Engineer Benjamin Franklin Goodrich Company, Akron, Ohio, 1945—1951, plant engineer Bogota, Colombia, 1951—1957, project engineer, foreign countries, 1957—1964, project manager Australia, 1964—1980, project director Guadalajara, Mexico, 1981—1983, special consultant Fort Wayne, Indiana, since 1984.
Scout leader Boy Scouts America, Akron, 1970—1974. Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (chairman 1975-1976, 100th Anniversary medal 1976), National Society Professional Engineers, Pinehurst Country Club, Alpha Phi Omega, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Shirley Foltz, February 21, 1964. Children: Peg, John, Karin, Tom, Ted.