Robert Mardian [SEP] educated at
Sr. founded Mardian Construction Company, a multi-million dollar concern, which contributed to Arizona's prominence and Samuel Mardian Jr. joined him as the vice president. Samuel Mardian also served as mayor of Phoenix, Arizona from 1960 to 1964, and was a leading supporter of Barry Goldwater.
Robert Mardian went to public school in Pasadena, California followed by Columbia University, North Dakota State Teachers College, and the University of California, Los Angeles. While serving in the United States Navy he met and married Dorothy Denniss in
1964, Mardian served as the Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona. Mardian was an older brother of Watergate figure Robert Mardian. He helped operated his family's construction enterprise and was an accountant.
Sam Mardian died in Phoenix, Arizona on November 23, 2015 at the age of 96.
Awards and honors.
- Distinguished Achievement Award, 1980, Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business
- Man of the Year, 1982, Valley Leadership
References.
- "Who's Who in the World