Robert Ralph Furman

Background

Furman, Robert Ralph was born on August 21, 1915 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Amies and Lelia Ficht Furman.

Education

Biosystems Engineering, Princeton University, 1937. Doctor in Public Service (honorary), Carroll Community College, 1999.

Career

Principal, owner Furman Builders, Inc., Rockville, Maryland, 1946-1983, Greentree Associates, Inc., Rockville, from 1983. Chairman building advisory board Prince George's Community College, 1988-1998. Executive office for construction The Pentagon Building United States Army Engineers, 1942-1943.

Special assistant to Lieutenant General Leslie R. Groves Manhattan District United States Army Engineers, 1943-1945.

Achievements

• Robert Ralph Furman has been listed as a noteworthy real estate developer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant Colonel United States Army, 1940-1946. Member United Way (president 1970), Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary (president 1960), Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce (president 1955), Edgemoor Tennis Club (president 1966).

Connections

Married Mary Eddy, December 21, 1951. Children: Martha, Julia, David, Serena.