Background
Wright, Robert Oren was born on January 19, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Oren Henry and Chloe (Stoneking) Wright.
Wright, Robert Oren was born on January 19, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Oren Henry and Chloe (Stoneking) Wright.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University Chicago, 1942. Master of Public Administration, Syracuse University, 1947.
Administrative assistant to city manager City of Pontiac (Michigan), 1947-1950. City manager City of Clawson (Michigan), 1950-1959, City of Aurora (Colorado), 1959-1969, City of Peoria (Illinois), 1970-1978. Associate dean for administrative services University Illinois College Medicine, Peoria, 1979-1985.
President, executive director Peoria Economic Development Association, since 1985.
2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1942-1946. Member International City Manager Association, American Society Public Administration (chapter president).
Married Marilyn E. Wright, December 12, 1942. Children: Alan L., Carolyn G Wright Batten (deceased).