Background
Robb, Walter Lee was born on April 25, 1928 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George A. and Ruth (Scantlin) Robb.
Robb, Walter Lee was born on April 25, 1928 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George A. and Ruth (Scantlin) Robb.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1948. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1951.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Milwaukee School Engineering, 1994., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1988.
With, General Electric, 1951-1993;
manager R & D department silicone products, General Electric, Waterford, New York, 1966-1968;
venture manager medical development operations, General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1968-1971;
senior vice president, group executive medical system group, General Electric, Milwaukee, 1973-1986;
senior vice president corporation R & D, General Electric, Schenectady, 1986-1993;
consultant, president, Vantage Management, Schenectady, New York, since 1993. Board directors Celgene Corporation, Cree Research, Inc., Mech. Technology, Inc.; chairman Capital District Sports, Inc.
Chairman Neopath, Inc.
Member National Academy of Engineering, American Philosophical Society.
Married Anne Gruver, February 27, 1954. Children: Richard, Steven, Lindsey.