Background
Navarre, Robert Ward was born on May 21, 1933 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Alexander Navarre.
director manufacturing executive
Navarre, Robert Ward was born on May 21, 1933 in Monroe, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Alexander Navarre.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University Notre Dame, 1955. Graduate, executive program Stanford University, 1979.
Sales manager, Marben Corporation, Jackson, Michigan, 1958-1964; marketing administrator, Simpson Industries, Litchfield, Michigan, 1964-1967; president, Chief Executive Officer, Simpson Industries, 1967-1989; chairman, Simpson Industries, 1989-1997; also board directors, Simpson Industries. Board directors Webster Industries.
Chairman Jackson/Hillsdale Mental Health Service Board, 1972-1978. Member Hillsdale Schools Board Education, 1972-1976. Member National Association of Manufacturers (regional vice chairman 1978-1979, chairman membership committee 1979-1980, board directors), Michigan Manufacturing Association (board directors, chairman since 1991).
Married Barbara Anne Navarre, June 26, 1953. Children— Veo Anne, Robert Ward, Jan Louise.