Background
Tepper, Robert Joseph was born on June 15, 1920 in New York City. Son of Abram Samuel and Esther Rose (Nebenzahl) Tepper.
Tepper, Robert Joseph was born on June 15, 1920 in New York City. Son of Abram Samuel and Esther Rose (Nebenzahl) Tepper.
Student, College William and Mary, 1938-1940; Bachelor of Foreign Affairs, George Washington University, 1949.
Foreign service officer, United States State Department, 1950-1970;
city manager, City of Opa-Locka (Florida), 1971;
staff member, Dade County Community Rels. Board, Miami, Florida, 1972;
director, City Housing Authority, Clearwater, Florida, 1972-1973;
marketing analysis, Montgomery Capital Company, Portland, Oregon, 1973-1974;
director, Washington County Area Agency Aging, Hillsboro, Oregon, 1978-1987;
freelance writer, since 1988. Director Down Town Community Association, Portland, 1990-1992, Unitarian United Nations Office, New York, 1990-1992.
Advisor Center Defense Information, Washington, 1987-1992. Board directors World Affairs Council Oregon, since 1975. Chairman Police Budget Advisory Committee, Portland, 1991.
Member City Club Portland, 1975-1992, Defense Orientation Conference Association, Washignton, 1989-1992, Patrol Sailors Association, 1986-1992. With United States Navy, 1940-1947, commander of The United States Navy Reserve. Member Oregon History Society, West Bay Yacht Club.
Married Anne Hathaway, June 24, 1946 (divorced 1966). 1 child, Robert; married Sheila Ann Finch, November 20, 1976.