Background
Abbott, Robert James was born on August 8, 1945 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert James and Dorothy Irene (Tumlinson) Abbott.
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Robert James Abbott
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Student, U. Toledo, 1964-1972; Student, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1973-1976.
Career
Advertising research technological, Owens-Illinois, Toledo, 1971-1975; account executive, Ross Advertising, Peoria, Illinois, 1975-1981; manager advertising & communications, Mueller Company, Decatur, Illinois, since 1981.
Achievements
Membership
Teacher Fellowship Baptist Church, Mount Zion Illinois 1984, Faith Church, GermantownIll. 1974-1975; board directors Wildlife Prairie Park, Peoria, Illinois, 1979-1980. With United States Army, 1965-1967.
Member Valve Manufacturers Association (committee chair since 1986), American Water Works Association (member expo committee since 1988), Decatur Leadership Institute (founder, chairman 1984), DLI Alumni Association (co-chair 1985).
Interests
Connections
Married Lee Jean Barbarick, February 17, 1966. Children: Brian James, Heather Darlene.
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Religion
Baptist -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient Outstanding achievement award Muellerco, Decatur Illinois 1987,Best of Show award School Art BGSU, 1974. Named Distinguished Volunteer City of Decatur Illinois 1985-1986.Recipient Outstanding achievement award Muellerco, Decatur Illinois 1987,Best of Show award School Art BGSU, 1974. Named Distinguished Volunteer City of Decatur Illinois 1985-1986.