Background
Hannan, Robert William was born on January 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Son of Robert C. and Florence Mae (Swartz) Hannan.
Retail pharmaceutical company executive
Hannan, Robert William was born on January 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh. Son of Robert C. and Florence Mae (Swartz) Hannan.
Bachelor of Science, Slippery Rock University, 1961. Postgraduate, Duquesne University, 1963.
Director personnel, Thrift Drug, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1969-1976;
vice president administration, Thrift Drug, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1976-1980;
senior vice president administration, Thrift Drug, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1980-1985;
senior vice president corporation development, Thrift Drug, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1985-1987;
president, chief executive officer, Thrift Drug, Inc., Pittsburgh, since 1987;
vice-chairman, Eckerd Corporation (formerly Thrift Drug, Inc.), since 1997. Member Pittsburgh new Futures Career Council. Board directors Pennwood Savings Association;member Executive Committee Pittsburgh Katz School of Business.
Member of advisory board Pittsburgh biomedical Development Corporation, Sheetz, Inc.
Member of advisory board Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Board directors Slippery Rock II, Civic Light Opera Guild, United Way, River City Brass Band, WQED, Children's Miracle Network, Enterprise Florida, Friends Hillsborough County Healthcare, Students in Free Enterprise, Tampa Bay Partnership Policy. Member of advisory committee Greater Pittsburgh Literature Council.
Member Western Pennsylvania Olympic Commission. Chairman Great television Auction, 1991. Member National Association Chain Drug Stores (board directors, Chain Drug Review Retailer of Year award 1995), Major League Baseball Players Alumni (board directors, chair advisory board).
Married Barbara Fordyce, November 26, 1966. Children: Karen and Kristen.