William Walter Robinson

Background

Robinson, William Walter was born on July 29, 1919 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Donald Chase and Elizabeth (Wroughton) Robinson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University, Boston, 1942. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1943.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1941; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1970; retired, United States Navy, 1970; president, World Wide Distbrs., Inc., Honolulu, 1974-1980; president, Elima Prodns., Inc., Honolulu, 1983-1985; president, Windows of Hawaii, Inc., Honolulu, since 1984. President Waialae Petroleum, Inc., Honolulu, since 1986, Illinois Fresco Restaurant, Honolulu, since 1991. President of the board directors national county Northeastern U., since 1977.

Achievements

• William Walter Robinson has been listed as a noteworthy restaurateur by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

State representative United States National Olympic Committee, Washington, District of Columbia, 1970-1974. Commissioner Hawaii Volleyball Association, Honolulu, 1970-1978. Chairman board directors Honolulu Young Men’s Christian Association, 1977-1980.

President Hawaii Aquarium Society, 1972. Member Armed Forces Recreation Council (chairman 1978-1984), Hawaii Restaurant Association (board directors since 1987), Hawaii World Trade Association (president 1979-1980), Hawaii Association Sales Representatives (president 1970-1972), Entrepreneurs of Hawaii, Inc. (treasurer 1980-1984).

Clubs: Variety of Hawaii (treasurer 1980-1982).

Connections

Married, 1950; children: Christopher, Merriam, Barnaby, Auguste, Peter, Keono, Matthew, Malia.

Father:

Donald Chase Robinson

Mother:

Elizabeth (Wroughton) Robinson

child:

Peter Robinson

child:

Barnaby Robinson

child:

Keono Robinson

child:

Merriam Robinson

child:

Auguste Robinson

child:

Matthew Robinson

child:

Malia Robinson

child:

Christopher Robinson