Robert Nelson Shaw

Background

Shaw, Robert Nelson was born on January 23, 1912 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States. Son of Fred F. and Orpha L. (Lymburner) Shaw.

Education

AB, University of Michigan, 1934; Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1935.

Career

With, Merc. Stores Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1935-1978; vice president, Glass Block Store, Duluth, Minnesota, 1947-1948; president, general manager, McAlpin Company, Cincinnati, 1948-1964; executive vice president, board directors parent company, McAlpin Company, Cincinnati, 1962-1964; president parent company, McAlpin Company, Cincinnati, 1964-1972; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, McAlpin Company, Cincinnati, 1972-1975; also board directors, consultant, McAlpin Company, Cincinnati. Board directors Kroger Company, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Retail Merchants, president, 1956. Pres.Cin. Credit Bureau, 1958.

Chairman of the Board, 1959-1964. Board directors Cincinnati Unlimited, Cincinnati Property Owners.

Achievements

• Robert Nelson Shaw has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Navy League, International Platform Association, Newcomen Society, Masons, Shriners, New York Athletic Club, Union League, Kenwood Country Club, Old Pueblo Club, Skyline Country Club, Le Mirador Country Club, Theta Xi.

Connections

Married Georgina L. Karlson, June 23, 1937. 1 son, Frederick A.

Father:

Fred F. Shaw

Mother:

Orpha L. (Lymburner) Shaw

Spouse:

Georgina L. Karlson