Background
Hoffer, Robert Morrison was born on February 28, 1921 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Vern Howard and Charlene Leslie (Ingersoll) Hoffer.
Hoffer, Robert Morrison was born on February 28, 1921 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Vern Howard and Charlene Leslie (Ingersoll) Hoffer.
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, 1948; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ball State University, 1982; Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1949.
Partner, Arthur Andersen & Company, Detroit, 1949-1957; finance vice president, American Natural Gas Company, Detroit, 1957-1964; executive vice president, director, Wisconsin Gas Company, Milwaukee, 1964-1969; president, chief Executive officer, director, Wisconsin Gas Company, Milwaukee, 1969-1983; chairman, chief Executive officer, Wisconsin Gas Company, Milwaukee, 1983-1986; also board directors, Wisconsin Gas Company, Milwaukee president, chief Executive officer, WICOR, Inc., Milwaukee, 1980-1984; chairman, chief Executive officer, WICOR, Inc., Milwaukee, 1984-1986; also board directors, WICOR, Inc., Milwaukee. Board directors Badger Meter, Inc., Milwaukee. Chairman Sta-Rite Industries, Inc.,1986.
Board directors Athletes for Youth Organization, Columbia Health Systems. Board directors, past president Blue Coats Foundation, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association Commerce, Greater Milwaukee Committee, Junior Achievement Southeastern Wisconsin. Past chairman, trustee Marquette University.
Board directors, past chairman Medical College Wisconsin, Blood Center Southeastern Wisconsin, Young Men's Christian Association With United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan Association Certified Public Accountant's, American Gas Association (past board directors), Midwest Gas Association (past chairman board directors) Institute Gas Technology (past board directors), Wisconsin Utilities Association (past chairman, board directors), Milwaukee Country Club (president, board directors 1975-1977), University Club (treasurer, board directors 1970-1971), Country Club Florida.
Married Martha C. Quirk, June 7, 1946. 1 child, Elizabeth Jane Hoffer Maniaci.