Robert Hopper Sweeney

Background

Sweeney, Robert Hopper was born on December 2, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur J. and Carolyn (Hopper) Sweeney.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Case Institute of Technology, 1951.

Career

Engineer Rockwell Corporation, Newton Falls, Ohio, 1951—1952. Salesman Buick Youngstown Company, 1952—1954, president, since 1958. Manager Newcastle Motors, Pennsylvania, 1954—1958.

Secretary Howcas Inc., Youngstown, since 1954. President Toyota Youngstown, since 1983. Director Bank One Eastern Ohio, Youngstown, Torrent Corporation Venture Capital, Youngstown, D.A.C. Insurance Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, State Chevrolet Company, Youngstown.

Achievements

• Robert Hopper Sweeney has been listed as a noteworthy automotive executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Youngstown Hospital Association, since 1982. Member finance committee Youngstown Council Churches. Member of General Motors National President Council, National Buick Dealers Council (president 1980-1981), 4 Square, Shriners, Masons, Rotary.

Connections

Married Marilyn Louise Sampsell, February 6, 1976. Children: Douglas, Linda, David, Beth, Joan, Richard, Susan.