Background
Gentry, Grant Claybourne was born on June 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Grant Claybourne and Helen C. (Cooley) Gentry.
Gentry, Grant Claybourne was born on June 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Grant Claybourne and Helen C. (Cooley) Gentry.
Juris Doctor, DePaul University, 1949.
Bar: Illinois 1949. Association, McKnight, McLaughton & Dunn, 1949-1953. Tax attorney International Harvester Company, 1953-1957. Executive vice president Jewel Companies, Chicago, 1957-1975, also director
President, chief administration officer Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Montvale, New Jersey, 1975-1978, also director
Partner Adamy, Foley & Gentry, Chicago, 1978-1979. Chairman, chief Executive officer Pantry Pride, Incorporated., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1979-1986.
Director Borman"s Incorporated. Board of directors Loyola University, Chicago.
Board directors Loyola University Chicago. Member of American Bar Association, National association Food Chaines, International Association Chain Stores, Big Canyon Club, Park Ridge Country Club, Blindbrook County Club.
Married Doris L. Helsten, September 8, 1943. Children: Grant, Scott.