Background
Tishman, Robert Valentine was born on April 7, 1916 in New York City. Son of David and Ann (Valentine) Tishman.
Real estate and construction company executive
Tishman, Robert Valentine was born on April 7, 1916 in New York City. Son of David and Ann (Valentine) Tishman.
Bachelor, Cornell Univercity, 1937.
With, Tishman Realty & Construction Company, Inc., New York City, since 1938; president, Tishman Realty & Construction Company, Inc., New York City, 1962-1978; managing partner, Tishman Speyer Properties. Chairman Real Estate Board New York, 1973-1975.
Board of directors Citizens Housing and Planning Council. Trustee Citizens Budget Commission. Chairman Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, 1973-1979, honorary chairman, since 1979.
Associate chairman Jewish Association Superior vena cava syndrome to Aged. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, World World War World War II.
Married Phyllis Gordon (deceased 1985). Children: Lynne Tishman Speyer, Nancy Tishman Gonchar.