Background
Gorans, Gerald Elmer was born on September 17, 1922 in Benson, Minnesota, United States. Son of George W. and Gladys (Schneider) Gorans.
Gorans, Gerald Elmer was born on September 17, 1922 in Benson, Minnesota, United States. Son of George W. and Gladys (Schneider) Gorans.
Bachelor, University Washington, Seattle, 1947.
With, Touche, Ross & Company, Certified Public Accountants and predecessor, Seattle, 1947-1988; partner, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1957-1988; in charge Seattle office, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1962-1982; member policy group, administrative committee, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1964-1969; director, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1974-1983; senior partner, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1979-1988; chairman management group, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1982-1988; retired, Touche, Ross & Company (name changed to Deliotte & Touche 1989), 1988. Trustee Washington Institute, 1994-1996.
Vice president budget and finance Seattle Worlds Fair, 1962. Chairman budget and finance committee Century 21 Center, Inc., 1963-1964. Member citizens advisory committee Seattle License and Consumer Protection Committee, 1965.
Head professional division United Way King County, Seattle, 1963-1964, head advanced gifts division, 1965, executive vice president, 1966, president, 1967. Trustee United Way Endowment Fund, 1984-1990. Advisory board Seattle Salvation Army, 1965-1980, treasurer, 1974-1980.
Finance committee Bellevue Christian School, 1970-1977. Citizens advisory board public affairs Station KIRO-television, 1970-1971. Treasurer, board directors, executive committee Scandinavia Today in Seattle, 1981-1983.
Treasurer, board directors Seattle Citizens Council Against Crime, 1972-1980, president, 1976, 77. Board directors Seattle Symphony, 1970-1973, University Wash Alumni Fund, 1967-1971, chairman, 1971. Trustee University Washington President's Club, 1980-1983.
Board directors, chairman development committee Northwest Hospital Foundation, 1977-1983. Board directors, treasurer Northwest Hospital, 1981-1986. Chairman finance committee, vice chairman board Health Resources Northwest, 1986-1989, board directors, 1986-2000, chairman board, 1989-1990.
Chairman finance committee Committee for Balanced Regional Transportation, 1981-1991. Co-chairman United Cerebal Palsy Seattle Telethon, 1986. Chairman finance committee fund raising Museum Flight, 1983-1987.
Member associate board Pacific Sciences Center, Seattle, 1986-1995. Active Japanese/American Conference Mayors and Chamber of Commerce President vice chairman United States delegate, 1989-1991. Chairman finance committee Napa Valley Club Homeowners Association, 1992-1995, board directors.
Board directors, 1st president 600 Park Territory Condominium Association, since 1993. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (chairman national defense committee 1969-1975, special investigation committee 1984-1987), Washington Institute for Policy Study (board directors 1994-1996), National Office Management Association (past president), Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (Outstanding Public Service award 1988), Seattle Chamber of C. (chairman taxation committee 1970-1971, board directors 1971-1974, 76-79, 80-81, 85—, executive committee 1980-1983, vice president 1981-1984, 1st vice chairman 1983-1984, chairman 1984-1985, vice chairman facilities fund doctor 1982-1984), National Club Association (board directors 1984-1993, secretary, executive committee 1991-1993), Association Washington Business (board directors 1983-1986), Washington Athletic Club (life, board directors 1971-1977, president 1975), Rainier Club (treasurer 1978).
Married Mildred Louise Stallard, July 19, 1944. 1 child, Gretchen.