Background
Helsell, Robert M. was born on March 29, 1937 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Frank P. and Ellen (Bringloe) Helsell.
Helsell, Robert M. was born on March 29, 1937 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Frank P. and Ellen (Bringloe) Helsell.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1959; M.B.E., Dartmouth College, 1960.
With, Haskins & Sells, 1961-1964; treasurer, Cascade Natural Gas Company, 1964-1968; successively secretary-treasurer, executive vice president, president and chief Executive officer, Howard S. Wright Construction Company, Seattle, 1974-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Wright Schuchart, Inc., 1980-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Sprague Resources Corporation, 1984-1989; vice Chairman of the Board, Schuchart & Associations, 1980-1987; president, chief Executive officer, Wilder Construction Company, Bellingham, Washington, since 1989. Director Ranier bank corporation and Security Pacific Bank, Seafirst Corporation, 1992.
Board directors Virginia Mason Hospital, 1984-1989, Lakeside School, 1969-1973, 93—, Seattle Children's Home, 1968-1977, president, 1972-1975, Corporation Council for Arts, since 1981, president, 1984, chairman, 1985, Washington Roundtable, since 1988. Trustee Seattle Art Museum, 1973-1988, Western Washington University, since 1994. Member men's advisory committee Children's Orthopedic Hospital, 1980-1989, Western Foundation, 1992.
Lieutenant Commander United States Coast Guard, 1961-1968. Member Associate General Contractors. Clubs: University, Rainier, Seattle Tennis, Seattle Yacht, Washington Athletic (Seattle), Bellingham Yacht Club.
Married Linda M. Clark, December 19, 1961. Children— Kristina, Ingrid, Spencer, Alexa.