Bob Burnham, Executive Director, Wilmington Economic Development Corporation - 2/19/1981

Bob Burnham, Executive Director, Wilmington Economic Development Corporation

Robert Stanley Burnham

An entrepreneur and lawyer died surrounded by his loved ones at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, FL, on June 16, 2012, from complications following a recent stroke. He was 80 years old.

In 1958 Bob graduated from Harvard Law School and went on to practice at Nixon Hargrave. He later graduated from Harvard Business School and began a career in business. From 1966 to 1973 Bob was the Chairman of the Board and President of Iron Mountain Inc., where he leveraged the company in order to acquire several food companies.

Through the 70's and 80's Bob and Ann owned and operated the Society Hill Club in Philadelphia; among the many improvements and renovations were his beloved squash courts where he enjoyed beating younger players using his ambidextrous, no-backhand style of play. Bob headed the Wilmington Economic Development Company in the late 70's and ran an unsuccessful bid for Delaware's congressional seat in 1982. Throughout the 90's and 00's Bob worked for and organized various companies that produced such diverse products as the video taping of college year books, mail order list scrubbing, and credit card scanning.

Most recently, and right up to his death, Bob worked on a project that would bridge the gap between paper and electronic medical records. Bob will be remembered for his love of gatherings and meetings where he enjoyed reconnecting with his friends and extended family. His wit, humor and intelligence will be missed by many.

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From Focus Delaware 2/19/1981. Hosted by Bob Weiner.

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