William Thomas Robison

Background

Robison, William Thomas was born on October 9, 1924 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Wilson and Elizabeth Pauline (McGinley) Robison.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Tennessee, 1948. Master of Science, Iowa State College, 1949.

Career

Assistant extension architect, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1950-1951; field representative, American Plywood Association, Atlanta, 1951-1963; assistant director field services, American Plywood Association, Tacoma, 1963-1965; director field services, American Plywood Association, Tacoma, 1965-1972; vice president marketing, American Plywood Association, Tacoma, 1972-1981; general manager, American Plywood Association, Tacoma, 1981-1984; president, American Plywood Association, Tacoma, 1984-1992; retired, 1992.

Achievements

• Avocation: history. M C.

Membership

Served to sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946, Natousa. Member Oakbrook Golf Club (Tacoma).

Interests

• History.

Connections

Married Eliza Edwards Lide, September 11, 1948. Children: Charlotte Elizabeth, Mary Margaret, Eliza Ann, William Thomas Junior.

Father:

Charles Wilson Robison

Mother:

Elizabeth Pauline (McGinley) Robison

Spouse:

Eliza Edwards Lide

child:

Charlotte Elizabeth Robison

child:

William Thomas Junior Robison

child:

Mary Margaret Robison

child:

Eliza Ann Robison