Background
O'Brien, Robert Thomas was born on October 7, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Francis Senior and Mildred Anita (Gomez).
O'Brien, Robert Thomas was born on October 7, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Francis Senior and Mildred Anita (Gomez).
Certified, New York Institute of Finance, 1963. Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's University, 1971.
Securities trader, Brown Brothers Harriman, Philadelphia, 1964-1969; portfolio manager, Brown Brothers Harriman, Philadelphia, 1969-1977; investment officer, Brown Brothers Harriman, Philadelphia, 1977-1980; assistant manager, investment advisory, Brown Brothers Harriman, Philadelphia, 1980-1983; vice president, Newbold's Asset Management, Philadelphia, 1983-1985; senior vice president, Newbold's Asset Management, Philadelphia, 1985-1993; also board directors, Newbold's Asset Management, Philadelphia, 1990-1993; managing director, W.H. Newbold's Son & Company, Philadelphia, since 1993.
Board directors Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, 1973-1976, Mary J. Drexel Home, since 1992, treasurer since 1992. Member finance and investment committee Neumann College, since 1990. Served with United States Air Force and Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 1960-1967.
Member Philadelphia Securities Association, Air Force Association (life), Confederate Air Force (life, wing finance officer 1992). Clubs: Racquet of Philadelphia, Sailing Association (commodore 1980-1982). Lewes Yacht, Miles River Yacht, Avalon Yacht, Eastport Yacht, Aronimink Golf, Idle Hour Tennis.
Married Aurora Carol Forsthoffer, November 7, 1964. 1 child, Michael Joseph.