Gail Murray

Background

Murray, Gail was born on January 20, 1941 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Ralph Max and Amelia Margaret Granzow.

Education

Bachelor, San Jose State University, 1963. Master of Public Administration, Harvard University, 1992.

Career

Teacher Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara, California, 1964—1966, Mount View-Los Altos Adult Education, Mount View, 1966—1970. General manager Bay Area transactions Corporation, Hayward, 1977—1980. Director translations & project manager University California, Berkeley, 1980—1990.

Principal, owner Gail Murray Consultant, Walnut Creek, since 1990. Assistant general manager Air Corps Transit District, Oakland, 1992—1993. Chairman Planning & transactions Commission, Walnut Creek, California, 1974—1981.

Chairman, director Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, Concord, California, 1982—1991. Chairman departmental translations advisory committee State of California, 1997—2001. Research associate Mineta International Institute transactions, San Jose, California, since 1994.

Achievements

• Gail Murray has been listed as a noteworthy transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Bay Area Rapid Transit District, since 2004. Council member City of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, California, 1981—1991, mayor, 1981—1991. Member of California Elected Women's Association for Education & Research, Diablo Valley League of Women Voters, Diablo Regional Arts Association (vice president since 1992, trustee since 1992, President award 1998).

Interests

• Skiing, bicycling, reading.

Connections

Married James A. Murray, June 13, 1964. Children: Michael, Julia.