Background
Hilker, Robert Richard was born on April 25, 1927 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of Arthur Henry and Katie Shuttie (Leigh) Hilker.
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Robert Richard Hilker
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Robert Richard Hilker, American broadcasting executive. President Belmont United Fund, 1979-1980. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member North Carolina Association Broadcasters (president 1960), Belmont Chamber of Commerce (past president), Belmont Merchants Association (past president), National Association Broadcasters (director 1971-1976, 80-84) Clubs: Gaston Country, Cowans Ford Country. Lodges: Kiwanis.
Career
Organizer, chairman, chief Executive officer, Suburban Radio Group, since 1954; operator, Station WJJJ, Christianburg, Virginia operator, Stations WYNR/WPIQ, Brunswick, Georgia operator, Station WVVV, Blacksburg, Virginia part-owner, C.A.T.V. Systems, North Mecklenburg, Corneilus part-owner, Davidson, Mooresville part-owner, C.A.T.V. Systems, Huntersville, North Carolina owner, Station WSTX-AM-FM, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Achievements
Membership
President Belmont United Fund, 1979-1980. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member North Carolina Association Broadcasters (president 1960), Belmont Chamber of Commerce (past president), Belmont Merchants Association (past president), National Association Broadcasters (director 1971-1976, 80-84) Clubs: Gaston Country, Cowans Ford Country.
Lodges: Kiwanis.
Connections
Married Janie Juanita Christy, November 15, 1974. Children: Carolyn, Janet, Robert Richard.
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Political Party
Democrat