Robert Thomas Binder

Background

Binder, Robert Thomas was born on May 25, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Emil and Theresa (Rippel) Binder.

Education

Bachelor of Science, East texas State University. Master of Science, East texas State University. ABD, Purdue University.

ABD, University Texas.

Career

Writer, National Safety Council, Chicago commissioned, United States Army advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army retired, United States Army, 1967; faculty, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1967-1983; public relations counselor, Commerce, since 1972.

Achievements

• Robert Thomas Binder has been listed as a notable writer and public relations consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Charter member, board trustees Texas Public Relations Foundation. Board directors Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children, 1979-1982. Member Commerce City Commission, 1982-1984.

Member Public Relations Society of America, Texas Public Relations Association (past director), Texas Association College Teachers, Retired Officers Association, 102d Infantry Division Association, American Legion, Sheriffs Association Texas, American Philatelic Society, Texas Philatelic Society, Commerce Philatelic Society, Nicklo Coffee Group, American Association Retired Persons, Hunt County Retired Teachers Association (president 1985-1986), Chicago Black Horse Troop Association, Nickle Coffee Society, East Texas Toastmasters (vice president, Melvin Jones fellow), Lions (past district governor Texas), Masons, Knights Templar, Shriner, Military Order World Wars, others.

Interests

• Avocation: stamp collecting.

Connections

Married Louise Risinger, December 1942 (divorced April 1977). 1 child, Robert Thomas. Married Betty Louise Corbiere, December 29, 1977 (deceased December 1993).