Background
Ecklin, Robert Luther was born on September 26, 1938 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Luther Joseph and Ella Frances (Smith) Ecklin.
Ecklin, Robert Luther was born on September 26, 1938 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Luther Joseph and Ella Frances (Smith) Ecklin.
Bachelor in Architectural Engineering, Chicago Technology College, 1961. Postgraduate, Dartmouth University, 1983. Certified, Dartmouth University, 1984.
With, Corning Inc., New York City, since 1961;
president Corning Engineering, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1982-1986;
corporation vice president business development, chairman Corning Engineering, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1986-1988;
senior vice president, Corning (New York) Glass Works, 1988-1999;
executive vice president, Corning (New York) Glass Works, since 1999. Chairman Maklin Ltd., Stone-on-Trent, England, 1983-1986. Partner Ecklin & Ecklin Investments, Lancaster, since 1986.
Board directors Corning, United States Precision Lens, Cincinnati, Alfred UI. Technology Resources, Pittsburgh-Corning Corporation. Chairman, Board Of Directors Quanterra, Inc., Denver, Cormetech Inc., Durham, North Carolina.
Chairman Committee of 50, Corning, l985-. President University Industry Public Partnership for Economics Growth. Member of advisory board Chase Manhattan Bank.
Research advisory board New York State University. Member of the United States Advanced Ceramics Association (board directors), Corning Chamber of Commerce, Corning Country Club.
Married Loretta Rohrer Stoner, September 3, 1960. Children: Robert Luther, Junior, Suzanne Beth, Kristina Ann, Stephanie Annual.