Eugene Merrill Grummer

Background

Grummer, Eugene Merrill was born on August 12, 1924 in Luzerne, Iowa, United States. Son of William Henry and Louise Wilhamena (Schroeder) Grummer.

Education

Bachelor, Brown University, 1947.

Career

Senior vice president, Merrill Lynch, New York City, 1950-1980; partner, Merrill Lynch, New York City, since 1974; chairman, New York Cotton Exch., New York Citrus Exch., New York City, 1970-1974; director, New York Commodity Exch., New York City, 1969-1972; director, New York Wool Futures Exch., New York City, 1954-1960. Originated New York market for frozen concentrated orange juice future market. Helped develop futures market in crude oil, live cattle and lumber.

Teacher Merrill Lynch Commodity Training School. Lecturer to the United States industrygroups on hedging use of future markets, 1951-1974. Chairman International Futures Exch., Bermuda, 1981-1985.

Membership

Member Anglers Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, golf.

Connections

Married Priscilla Ann Storrs, September 17, 1955. Children: James Hollister, Nancy Louise, Sarah Storrs.

Father:

William Henry Grummer

Mother:

Louise Wilhamena (Schroeder) Grummer

Spouse:

Priscilla Ann Storrs

child:

James Hollister Grummer

child:

Nancy Louise Grummer

child:

Sarah Storrs Grummer