Background
Taylor, Watson Robbins was born on September 7, 1925 in Wetumpka, Alabama, United States. Son of Henry Watson and Helen Robbins Taylor.
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Watson Robbins Taylor
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Watson Robbins Taylor, American construction company executive. Named Contractor of Year RSI magazine, 1999; named university center in his honor, Watson Robbins Taylor Center Auburn University, 1999. Chairman board, founding chairman Auburn University, Montgomery, 1967-1980; director Alabama Shakespeare Festival, since 1995, Alabama State Docks, Mobile, since 1992. Lieutenant junior grade United States Navy, 1943-1945.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1948. Doctor of Science (honorary), Auburn University, Alabama, 1986.
Career
Estimator Standard Roofing Company, Montgomery, Alabama, 1948—1952, vice president, 1952—1966, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1966—1997, Chief Executive Officer, chairman board, since 1997. Chairman, president Std.-Taylor Industries Inc., since 1979. Chairman board Union Bank and Trust Company, Montgomery, 1980—1994.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman board, founding chairman Auburn University, Montgomery, 1967-1980. Director Alabama Shakespeare Festival, since 1995, Alabama State Docks, Mobile, since 1992. Lieutenant junior grade United States Navy, 1943-1945.
Interests
Connections
Married Ernestine Jenkins, September 10, 1949. Children: Jane Albright, W. Robbins Junior, George Lewis.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1948
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1986
Career
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1948 - 1952
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1979
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1979