Background
Durr, Robert Joseph was born on June 25, 1932 in New York City. Son of Otto and Veronica University (Quinlan) Durr.
mechanical engineer construction firm executive
Durr, Robert Joseph was born on June 25, 1932 in New York City. Son of Otto and Veronica University (Quinlan) Durr.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Iona College, 1954. Certified in Mechanical Engineering, New York University, 1957.
Member of staff, Courter & Company, Inc., New York City, 1955-1960;
manager, Courter & Company, Inc., New York City, 1960-1971;
vice president, Courter & Company, Inc., New York City, 1971-1981;
president, Courter & Company, Inc., Secaucus, New Jersey., 1981-1985;
president, Durr Mech. Construction, Inc., New York City, since 1986. Chairman National Joint Steamfitter Apprenticeship Committee, Washington, 1980-1984.
Trustees National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau, Washington, since 1983.
Member Subcontractors Trade Association, Mechanical Contractors Association American (board directors since 1989, member executive board 1993, president 1996), Mechanical Contractors Association New York (board directors, president 1976-1982, Appreciation award 1982), New York Building Congress (board governors 1978-1984), Building Trade Employers Association New York (Greater New York welding chapter 1975-1988, chairman 1979-1988), Upper Montclair (New Jersey) Country Club.
Married Julia Loretta, April 16, 1955. Children– Kathryn A., Robert J. Junior, Kenneth A., Jennifer L.