Background
Appleby, Robert Houston was born on December 16, 1931 in Visalia, California, United States. Son of Russell Gilmore Appleby and Ruth (Wagnon) Brooks.
sociologist computer systems scientist
Appleby, Robert Houston was born on December 16, 1931 in Visalia, California, United States. Son of Russell Gilmore Appleby and Ruth (Wagnon) Brooks.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland., 1954; Master of Science in Statistics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1960.
Engineer, Du Pont, Wilmington, Delaware, 1960-1964; senior engineer, Du Pont, Martinsville, Virginia, 1964-1968; consultant supervisor, Du Pont, Wilmington, 1968-1976; senior consultant, Du Pont, Mulhouse, France, 1976-1978; senior engineering associate, Du Pont, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 1978-1986; senior research associate, Du Pont, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1986-1990; facilities manager, Immaculate Conception Parish, Durham, North Carolina, 1990-1993; vice president, Baja Systems, Inc., 1992-1994.
Secretary Representatives, Martinsville, 1966-1967, finance chairman 12th Congressional District, 1996-1997. Chairman Durham Civic Center Authority, 1995-1997, Northwest Durham Partnership Against Crime, 1995-1998. Member executive committee North Carolina Republican Party, 1996-2006.
Chairman Durham County Republican Party, 1996-1999, North Carolina Republican 4th Congressional District Committee, 2001-2003. Board directors Rebuild Durham, Inc., 2005-2008. Member of World Future Society (life.
Chapter coordinator 1985).
Married Barbara Verhalen, June 29, 1932. Children: Michael Andrew, Christopher Martin, David Russell, Susan Ballouf.