Background
Iverson, Robert Lester was born on January 2, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Webster and Elvira (Grashorn) Iverson.
Iverson, Robert Lester was born on January 2, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Webster and Elvira (Grashorn) Iverson.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Williams College, 1958. Master of Business Administration with honors, University Michigan, 1960.
Manager trade department Follett's Michigan Book Store, Ann Arbor, 1958-1960. Assistant manager Follett's Book Inc., Chicago, 1960-1963. Manager merchandise and systems Follett Retail Stores, 1963-1968.
Treasurer Follett Corporation, 1968-1973, vice president finance, treasurer, 1973-1977, president Follett Retail Stores division, 1977-1983, also director. President College Book Stores American, Inc., since 1983.
Member budget committee Oak Park River Forest Community Chest, 1969, 70. Member National Association Accountants, American Management Association, American Museum Natural History (associate), American Accounting Association, 100 Thousand Miler Club, Chicago District Tennis Association (treasurer 1975-1978), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma. Clubs: River Forest Tennis, Salt Creek Tennis, Wimbledon Palos (president), Chicago District Tennis Association (vice president 1979).
Married Michelle Ann Follett, August 9, 1958. Children: Heather, Robert Michael, Wendy Michelle.