Robert R. Buckley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1935. His father had founded Buckley & Company in 1928 and Bob started working for the company while attending Drexel University. Upon graduation from Drexel in 1958, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Bob served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Upon discharge from the service and Reserves, with the rank of Captain, he returned to the company as Vice President. After the sudden death of his father in 1974, Bob assumed the role of President and Chairman of the Board, a position he continues to hold. Bob and his wife, Marlene, reside in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. They have five children, including Robert, William, and Kathryn who are active in the management of the company