Background
August, Robert Irwin was born on February 21, 1925 in New York City. Son of Solomon and Celia (Horowitz) August.
August, Robert Irwin was born on February 21, 1925 in New York City. Son of Solomon and Celia (Horowitz) August.
Biosystems Engineering., City College of New York, 1948. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, State University Iowa, 1950.
With Fairchild Controls, Hicksville, New York, 1953-1970. With Amphenol Controls, 1970-1971, Topper Toys, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1971. President division Simmonds Precision Products Inc (division Hercules Inc.), Vergennes, Vermont, 1972-1981.
President, chief executive officer Tarrytown, New York, since 1981.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1947.
Married Rhoda Greene, February 12, 1950. Children– Beth Ann August Green, David.