Background
Harris, Gregory Scott was born on June 5, 1955 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Herbert E. and Marcia Jean Harris.
Harris, Gregory Scott was born on June 5, 1955 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Herbert E. and Marcia Jean Harris.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism with honors, U. Colorado, 1977; Master of Business Administration, Loyola University, Chicago, 1981.
Director public relations, IMPACT International, Inc., Chicago, 1977-1978;
director education, National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA), Chicago, 1978-1979;
vice president industry affairs, National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA), Chicago, 1981-1987;
executive vice president, chief operating officer, National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA), Chicago, 1987-1988;
executive director, Interior Design Society, Chicago, 1979-1982;
secretary, NHFA Service Corporation, 1986-1987;
vice president, NHFA Service Corporation, 1986-1987;
president, NHFA Service Corporation, 1987-1991;
also board directors, NHFA Service Corporation
president, Open Hand: Chicago Foundation, 1988-1991;
chief of staff, Chicago City Council, since 1992. Member Development Advisory Council City of Chicago, 1990-1992. Board directors Nonprofit Finance Center.
Member advocacy public policy committee AFC.
Trustee Design Foundation, Chicago, 1980-1988. Chairman board directors Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Walk Foundation, 1990-1991. Board directors Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Legal Council, 1992-1994, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights.
Finance director Simpson for Congress Committee, 1991-1992. Member advisory board The Neofuturists, 2000.