Robert H Green

In 1945, Robert H Green became a key figure in Farm Jeep history. In the next two decades, when Charles Sorensen, Jabez Love, and George Newlin had all left the scene, Green would be linked to the Farm Jeep through his work at Willys, Newgren, and his own company. Almost to the end of the Farm Jeep era (which we mark as 1970), Green would provide engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution expertise to make the Farm Jeep a success.

It should be noted that we will follow a dual timeline for Green from 1945 to 1955. During this period, Green, while working for Willys and Newgren, formed at least two other companies involved in agricultural equipment and supplies. These companies are part of Green’s story.

Although Green was involved with Willys for many years, we know little about him. Most of what we do know has come from a few newspapers and Willys’ publications. Our research has taken us to his hometown and the archives of both Ford and Jeep. We have reached a point where we will present our information, knowing it is incomplete.

Green came to our attention as one of only two individuals who worked directly with Charles Sorensen when he was president of Willys. The other, George Newlin, was Sorensen’s long-time farm manager. So, the questions began. How did a young engineer from Bowling Green, Ohio, end up working for one of the most famous men in automotive and Jeep history?