Background
Spain, Gail Elliott was born on September 29, 1898 in Bull Run, Oregon, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Minnie Irene (Andre) Spain.
Spain, Gail Elliott was born on September 29, 1898 in Bull Run, Oregon, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Minnie Irene (Andre) Spain.
Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State College, 1916-1920.
Began as mechanic draftsman, 1920. With Willamette Iron & Steel Works, Portland, Oregon, 1920-1929, sales manager, 1927-1929. General manager Sullivan Machinery Company, Claremont, N.H., 1938.
Joined Caterpillar Tractor Company, 1929, general sales manager, 1940, in charge San Leandro plant, 1942-1943, vice president since 1942.
Member government commission studying food problems, Germany, Poland, France, England, 1947. Member Executive Committee Farm Equipment Institute. Served in the United States Navy, World War I.
Member American Road Builders Association (director) manufacturers division), Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (director). Clubs: Creve Coeur, County (Peoria, Illinois).
Married Eula Ellen Miller, September 15, 1921. Children: Marjorie, Ruth, Gail.