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Robert H. Taupeka

Business executive

Born Apr. 7, 1938, Haverhill (MA), U.S.; son of Michael and Valeria (Drelich); married Wendy (Vernon); children: Paul, Mark, Leah.

Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Tufts University, Medford (MA), 1960; Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Wharton Graduate School of Finance, Philadelphia (PA), 1962.

Career: loan analyst, Prudential Insurance, 1962-67; securities analyst, J. Hancock Insurance, Boston (MA). 1967-70; corporate finance manager, Andresen & Company, New York City, 1970-73; owner and president, Emperor Clock Company, Fairhope (AL), 1973 -; director, Grant Industries, New York City, 1985-89; director, First National Bank of Fairhope.

Honors: Alumni Achievement award, Delta Tau Delta, 1989.

Served with: United States Marine Corps (USMC), sergeant, 1962-63.

Language: English, Polish, French.

Hobbies: skiing, tennis, sailing.

Home: P.O. Box 904, Point Clear, AL 36564.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.

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