Background
Gralla, Eugene was born on May 3, 1924 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Anna Ruth (Kleiman) Gralla.
Gralla, Eugene was born on May 3, 1924 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Anna Ruth (Kleiman) Gralla.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1945. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1947.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1945; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1961; served sea duty, 1947-1949, 54-56; control officer, (Naval Supply Depot, Guantanamo Bay), Cuba, 1959-1961; with, (Office Assistant Secretary Defense for Installations and Logistics), 1961-1964; retired, 1966; director data systems planning, Trans World Airlines, New York City, 1966-1968; corporation director management information systems, International Paper Company. New York City, 1968; vice president electronic data processing, Columbia Gas System Service Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, 1969-1973; senior vice president, Columbia Gas Distribution Companies, Columbus, Ohio., 1973-1986; president, Columbia Gas Distribution Companies, Columbus, Ohio., 1986-1989; retired, Columbia Gas Distribution Companies, Columbus, Ohio., 1989.
Member of the United States Naval Institute, Navy League of the United States, Harvard Business School Club, Palm Beach Club, Retired Officers Association, Masons.
Married Beverly Dorman, April 7, 1946. Children: Rhona Gralla Spilka, Steven Stuart.