How to become a savvy manager and effective and exciting leader. Robert E. Levinson After completing three years in the U.S. Navy, Robert E. Levinson earned a bachelor's degree in business from Miami University, Ohio. Following graduation, he joined his father and brother in their family business, Steelcraft Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company was the largest manufacturer of steel doors and frames in the country. Over the years, he became primary executive of 14 additional family businesses. In 1969, the company was sold to American Standard, Inc., where he became a Group Vice President in charge of 12 companies. During this time he developed, owned and operated three hotels in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida. In 1974, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Miami University of Ohio. After 10 years with American Standard, Levinson joined Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida as Senior Development Officer.