Background
Bixler, Roland M. was born on November 17, 1913 in Bluffton, Ohio, United States. Son of David W. and Dora C. (Tschantz) Bixler.
manufacturing company executive
Bixler, Roland M. was born on November 17, 1913 in Bluffton, Ohio, United States. Son of David W. and Dora C. (Tschantz) Bixler.
Master of Business Administration, University New Haven, 1978. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University New Haven, 1972. Publications manager National Exchange Club, Toledo, Ohio, 1935-1939.
Company-founder, general manager J-B-T Instruments, Incorporated, New York Haven, 1939-1940, president, treasurer, since 1940.
Corporator, trustee Connecticut Savings Bank, New Haven, 1952-1985. President 424 Chapel Incorporated, New York Haven, 1966-1986.
President Branford Manufacturing Company, New Haven, since 1958. President, chairman Woodridge Bank & Trust Company (now Amity Bank), Connecticut, 1964-1973.
Company-founder, chairman board The Tax Council, Washington, 1966-1975, board directors, since 1966.
Presidential appointee New Haven Metro chairman National Alliance Businessmen, 1969-1970.
Contributor articles to professional publications Board governors University New Haven, since 1946, chairman, 1951-1972. Board directors Family Counseling Greater New Haven, Incorporated., 1970-1986, Davenport-Dunbar Residence, Incorporated., Hamden, Connecticut, since 1966, Young Men's Christian Association Greater New Haven, Incorporated., since 1981, Manufacturers Association New Haven County, Incorporated., since 1982, Tax Foundation, Incorporated., since 1979.
Member Young President"s Organization (charter), National Association of Manufacturers, Electronic Industries Association (chairman board governors 1979), Connecticut Business Industry Association, American Management Association, Chief Executives Organization, Incorporated., (president 1970-1971), Greater New Haven Junior Chamber of Commerce, (life). Member United Church of Christ. Clubs: Quinnipiack (New Haven).
Married Margaret M. Triplett, July 1, 1939. Children– Katharine A. Holt, David R. Bachelor of Arts, Bluffton College, 1935, Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary.