Background
Roush, Galen James was born on June 9, 1892 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of George Pendelton and Lucy (James) Roush.
motor freight company executive
Roush, Galen James was born on June 9, 1892 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of George Pendelton and Lucy (James) Roush.
AB, Hiram College, 1915. Bachelor of Laws, Western Reserve University, 1922.
Teacher mathematics and science, athletic coach, high school, 1915-1917; private practice law, Cleveland, 1921-1925; private practice law, Florida, 1925-1929; organizer, Roadway Express Inc., Akron, Ohio., 1930; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Roadway Express Inc., Akron, Ohio., from 1956.
Trustee Akron Young Men’s Christian Association, 1942-1954, president, 1955. Trustee Hiram (Ohio) College,1950. First lieutenant infantry United States Army, 1917-1919.
Member American Trucking Association (v.p.1960), City Club, University Club, Portage Country Club (Akron).
Married Sarah E. Woodbury, February 8 (deceased 1935). Children: Galen James, Sarah E. Roush Werner. Married second, Ruth Coates, May 15, 1936.
Children: Thomas Weld, George Colton.