Gayle Boller Priester

Background

Priester, Gayle Boller was born on July 1, 1912 in Minneapolis. Son of George Charles and Lulu May (Boller) Priester.

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, University Minnesota, 1933. Master of Science, Harvard University, 1934. Mechanical Engineer, Case Institute of Technology, 1943.

Career

Industry representative, Minneapolis Gas Light Company, 1934-1935; application sales engineer, Carrier Corporation, New York City, Chicago, Minneapolis, 1935-1941; instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, Case Institute Technology, Cleveland, 1941-1946; consultant Bureau Ships, United States Navy, 1942-1944; air conditioning engineer, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, Baltimore, 1946-1973; chief civil engineer, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, Baltimore, 1973-1977; private practice construction engineering, Baltimore, 1977-1989; private practice construction engineering, Advance, North Carolina, since 1989. Director Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1976-1982.

Achievements

• Gayle Boller Priester has been listed as a noteworthy Engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Stoneleigh Comty. Association, Baltimore County, 1947-1948, Boy Scout Troop Committee, 1952-1954. President Stoneleigh Elementary School Parent-Teachers Association, Baltimore County, 1952-1953.

Major United Appeal Campaign, Baltimore, 1953. Board directors Alzheimer's Triad North Carolina chapter, 1990-1993, treasurer, 1992-1993. Elder Clemmons Presbyterian Church.

Fellow American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (chapter president 1946, 50, 53, regional chairman 1965-1967, treasurer 1970-1971, Distinguished Svc. award 1968, Distinguished 50 Year Svc. award 1984). Member Tau Beta Pi.

Connections

Married Rachel Edith Miller, September 3, 1938. Children: Peggy Lu, George William, Phyllis Annual.

Father:

George Charles Priester

Mother:

Lulu May (Boller) Priester

Spouse:

Rachel Edith Miller

child:

Peggy Lu Priester

child:

Phyllis Annual Priester

child:

George William Priester