Robert J. Warren

Robert J. Warren (1933 – April 23, 2022 ) was the president emeritus of LECO Corporation, a pioneer in the development of carbon determination instrumentation for use in the iron and steel industry, and other types of analytic instrumentation for use in organic and metallographic analysis and separation science. He was the recipient of the 2017 Pittcon Heritage Award for his contribution to scientific instrumentation.

Career In 1968, Robert J. Warren joined the family-owned Laboratory Equipment Corporation (LECO). LECO was founded in 1936 by Carl E. Schultz, Charles Schullz, George J. Krasl and Joseph Sauer.

LECO was already recognized as a leader in materials analysis.

In 1967, LECO had opened its first international office in Germany. Warren was instrumental in the company's ongoing expansion into Europe and Asia.

In 1976, Warren was named president and general manager of LECO. His wife Elizabeth became vice-president. Warren retired as president of LECO in 2016.

Philanthropy In 2004, the Warrens and others arranged for the sale of LECO land in the Silver Beach area, to be transferred to the city of St. Joseph, Michigan for educational and recreational use. The Warrens have supported the Silver Beach Carousel Society, which has built a new carousel in the area, to replace one previously located in the Silver Beach Amusement Park.