Background
Brennan, Robert Walter was born on March 12, 1934. Son of Walter R. and Grace A. (Mason) Brennan.
Brennan, Robert Walter was born on March 12, 1934. Son of Walter R. and Grace A. (Mason) Brennan.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Wisconsin, 1957.
Teacher, coach Waukesha High School, Wisconsin, 1959—1963. Assistant track coach University Wisconsin, Madison, 1963—1969. Head track coach, 1969—1971.
Executive assistant to mayor Madison, 1972—1973. President Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, 1973—2004. Consultant University Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor' General’ s Office, Corporation Relations, since 2004.
Member advisory council University Wisconsin-Madison School Education, since 1984. 2nd lieutenant United States Army.
Director Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives, 1974—1976, Very Slp. Arts-Wisconsin, 1983—2000, World Dairy Center Authority, 1993—1995, Wisconsin Executive Residence Foundation, since 1993, Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission, 1998, University Wisconsin-Madison Business School Weinart Applied Ventures Program, since 1997. Member Madison Urban League, since 1971.
Board directors Cherokee Park, Inc., Wisconsin Nordic Sports Foundation. Chairman board directors Wisconsin Innovation Network, since 1987. Secretary, treasurer Wisconsin Technology Council, since 2000.
Member of Wisconsin Alumni Association (national board directors 1981—2000, president 1985-1986, chairman board 1986-1987), Downtown Rotary Club (director 1974-1976), "W" Club (life certified of merit), Phi Epsilon Kappa, Theta Delta Chi (life).
Married Mary J. Engler, June 15, 1962. Children: Barbara, Susan.