Background
Engelman, Robert S. was born on September 25, 1912 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Son of Bernard and Lena (Pachman) Engelman.
Engelman, Robert S. was born on September 25, 1912 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Son of Bernard and Lena (Pachman) Engelman.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth, 1934.
Re-buyer, Spiegel, Inc., 1934-1937; buyer, Spiegel, Inc., 1937-1940; division merchandise manager, Spiegel, Inc., 1940-1951; vice president, Spiegel, Inc., 1949-1954; general merchandise manager, Spiegel, Inc., 1951-1954; president, general manager, Spiegel, Inc., 1954-1960; executive vice president, Spiegel, Inc., 1960-1969; president, Spiegel, Inc., since 1970; director, Spiegel, Inc., 1951-1970; partner, R.S. Engelman Associates, Business Cons., since 1971; president, E.I.C. Inc., also. Director Acorn Fund, 1972-1982.
Past president, board directors Chicago chapter Anti-Defamation League. Board directors Comprehensive Community Services Metropolitan Chicago. Chairman commerce division Crusade of Mercy, Chicago, 1955, 56, 63, 70, 71.
Former treasurer, board directors Jewish Federation Metropolitan Chicago, Community Fund Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago Horticultural Society. Member Dartmouth Alumni Council. Clubs: Lake Shore Country, Tavern.
Married Mary Straus, January 6, 1938. Children: Tilden S., Robert S., John S. and Stephen B. (twins), Mary Margaret.