# Robert A. Cole

Transformed a small burial association into Chicago Metropolitan Assurance, a major employer that built landmark headquarters on King Drive.

- Region: 773
- Affiliation: Metropolitan Funeral System Association
- Industry: Insurance, Mortuary Administration
- URL: https://xecon.dev/773/profiles/people/robert-a-cole
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Jstor](https://www.jstor.org/stable/2717739)
2. [Journals](https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/10.2307/2717739)
3. [Postcard-past](https://www.postcard-past.com/cmmac-and-the-parkway-ballroom/)